sour
n. A
COCKTAIL made by combining liquor with lemon juice and a little sugar. It's usually shaken with crushed ice and can be strained and served
ON THE ROCKS or
STRAIGHT UP. Sours are often garnished with an orange slice and a
MARASCHINO CHERRY. Though the whiskey sour is probably the most famous of these
COCKTAILs, they can be made with many other liquors including bourbon, gin and rum. sour adj. Having a sharp, tart taste, usually from an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice or vinegar.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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