Tough Cookie: A Tropical Whiskey Sour

Recipe: Ally Marrone , Blacktail , New York City

Photo: Mark Zhelezoglo/@papi_fresca

July 22, 2024

Blacktail Tough Cookie tropical whiskey sour

For this Cuban-inspired whiskey sour, Blacktail bartender Ally Marrone uses a tawny port to play up guava’s sweet, fruity flavor. Bourbon and pimento dram lend a touch of baking spice.

Ingredients

1 oz. bourbon
1 oz. 10-year tawny port
1 oz. guava mix
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 pinch salt

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:wine
Garnish:grated nutmeg

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake to chill, and strain into the glass over a large ice cube. Garnish.
Guava MixMix 2 parts of guava syrup (2 parts of frozen guava purée, 1 part of water, 3 parts of sugar) with 1 part of pimento dram. Will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.