Styles
Sour
70 recipes featuring Sour
Black Lemon
RyeCynarBenedictine
A dark rye sour balanced by Cynar’s bitterness, Bénédictine’s sweetness, and a full measure of lemon.
Desert Monk
MezcalBenedictineCynar
A rich, unusual mezcal sour with honeyed Bénédictine, dark Cynar bitterness, and fresh lemon.
Final Blessing
RyeChartreuseBenedictineMaraschino
A rye-forward Last Word variation combining cooling Centerbe, honeyed Bénédictine, dry maraschino, and bright lemon.
Golden Hour
TequilaStregaAperol
A bright, herbal reposado sour with saffron-rich Strega and a lightly bitter Aperol edge.
Kentucky Aviation Gone Wrong
RyeMaraschinoBenedictineCynar
A sturdy rye sour with maraschino, lemon, Bénédictine, and Cynar layered into a complex herbal whole.
Last Word Goes to Oaxaca
MezcalCoffee liqueurMaraschino
A smoky, earthy Last Word-inspired mezcal cocktail with Del Santo, maraschino, and lemon.
Smoke & Saffron
MezcalStregaCampari
An adventurous mezcal sour combining Strega’s saffron-herbal sweetness with lemon and a restrained Campari finish.
Smoked Hemingway's Cousin
MezcalMaraschinoAperol
A very dry, tart mezcal sour with maraschino, lemon, and a restrained measure of Aperol.
Strega Bird
TequilaStregaMaraschinoCampari
A tart reposado sour layered with Strega, maraschino, and just enough Campari bitterness.
The Marigold
TequilaStregaMaraschinoCynar
A tart, spirit-forward reposado sour with saffron-herbal Strega, maraschino funk, and a dark Cynar foundation.
Yellow Jacket
TequilaStrega
A sharp, spirit-forward tequila sour where saffron-herbal Strega takes the drink beyond familiar Margarita territory.
Saffron Widow
TequilaStregaMaraschinoBenedictine
A reposado tequila sour weaving Strega’s saffron and herbs through maraschino, Bénédictine, and bright lemon.
Bitter Abbey
RyeStregaCynarBenedictine
A dark rye sour balancing Strega and Bénédictine with Cynar’s earthy bitterness and a bright lemon edge.
Italian Monk (Strega Edition)
GinStregaBenedictine
A gin-led herbal sour layering saffron-bright Strega and honeyed Bénédictine over a firm lemon backbone.
Final Ward (Strega Variation)
RyeStregaMaraschino
A bright rye Last Word riff in which Strega’s saffron and mint meet maraschino’s dry cherry-almond edge.
Strega Cassino
RyeStregaBenedictine
An equal-parts rye sour pairing Strega’s saffron-herbal intensity with Bénédictine’s honeyed spice and fresh lemon.
Last Confession
TequilaBenedictineChartreuseMaraschino
Reposado tequila leads a lemon-bright Last Word variation with honeyed spice, dry cherry-almond notes, and a cooling herbal finish.
Last Benediction
GinBenedictineChartreuseMaraschino
A bright Last Word variation balancing dry gin and lime with honeyed herbs, maraschino, and a restrained menthol-green accent.
Cedar Mountain Sour
Mahia
A fragrant, citrus-forward sour balancing the unique anise notes of Lebanese fig-based spirit with bright lemon and a velvety egg white …
Beirut Bloom
Arak
A silky arak sour lifted by orange blossom water — Lebanon’s national spirit in its most welcoming form.
El Último
MezcalStregaMaraschino
An equal-parts Last Word riff with Vida mezcal in place of gin, Strega standing in for chartreuse, and a scorpion-bitters spike.
Sidon Sling
Gin
A gin sour anchored by pomegranate molasses and finished with a whisper of rose water — the Levantine coast distilled.
Brujo
MezcalStregaBenedictineAperol
Vida mezcal routed through Italian herbal liqueurs and bitten with scorpion heat — a smoky, bitter sour named for the shaman in both …
Agave Bloom
TequilaChartreuseElderflower liqueur
A floral tequila cocktail layering Yellow Chartreuse and elderflower over lime and grapefruit bitters for an aromatic garden profile.
Desert Canary
TequilaChartreuseVermouth
A bright tequila and Yellow Chartreuse cocktail sharpened with dry vermouth, lime, and grapefruit oils for a crisp herbal finish.
Oaxaca Sunshine
MezcalTequilaChartreuse
A smoky agave cocktail combining mezcal, tequila, Yellow Chartreuse, pineapple, and bitters over a large rock.
Cactus Monk
MezcalTequilaChartreuse
A spicy mezcal-tequila sour lifted by Green Chartreuse, honey, and fresh jalapeño heat.
Echoes of Oaxaca
MezcalTequilaChartreuse
A smoky tequila and mezcal sour accented by Yellow Chartreuse and ginger warmth.
Verdant Agave
TequilaChartreuse
A bright tequila and Green Chartreuse sour layered with pineapple, lime, and vegetal bitters for a vivid herbal profile.
Chartreuse Sour Blanc
GinVermouthChartreuse
A lush herbal sour balancing gin, blanc vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon, and honey into a silky citrus-driven cocktail.
Nonino Southside
GinAmaro nonino
A minty Southside riff where Amaro Nonino adds herbal bitterness and orange warmth beneath bright lime and crisp gin.
Paper Wings
GinAmaro noninoAperol
A gin-based riff on the Paper Plane balancing citrus, Aperol, and Amaro Nonino with lighter botanical structure.
White Lotus
GinAmaro nonino
A floral, citrus-driven gin sour with Amaro Nonino adding honeyed alpine depth beneath bright lemon and soft sweetness.
Cynar Gimlet Twist
GinCynar
A bright gin-and-Cynar sour that drinks like a bitter herbal gimlet with crisp lime acidity.
Vesper Glitch
GinVodkaChartreuse
A sharp, acid-driven vesper variation that pulls Chartreuse into sour cocktail territory with clarified lime juice.
Oaxacan Daisy
TequilaMezcalChartreuse
A bright tequila sour with yellow Chartreuse and optional mezcal that balances citrus, herbs, sweetness, and smoke.
Agave Cloister
TequilaBenedictine
A tequila-based sour with Bénédictine and bitters that balances agave brightness with herbal honeyed depth.
Alpine Monk
ChartreuseBenedictineGin
A bright gin cocktail combining Green Chartreuse, Benedictine, lemon, and orange bitters for a fresh alpine herbal profile.
Final Vow
GinAmaro noninoSuzeBenedictine
A Chartreuse-free Last Word interpretation using gin, amaro, gentian, lime, and Bénédictine to recreate structural herbal tension.
Monastic Sidecar
CognacBenedictine
A cognac-based Sidecar variation softened with Bénédictine and structured with citrus and bitters for a warm, monastic profile.
Monk's Sour
ChartreuseBenedictine
A tart herbal sour combining Green Chartreuse, Benedictine, lime juice, and optional orgeat for a forest-like freshness.
Pyre & Priest
MezcalChartreuseBenedictine
A tart smoky mezcal sour with Green Chartreuse, Benedictine, lime, and honeyed sweetness balanced by herbal intensity.
Chartreuse Army & Navy
GinChartreuse
A herbal reinterpretation of the Army & Navy that layers almond, citrus, gin, and both Chartreuses into a bright but mysterious sour.
Chartreuse Sour Blossom
ChartreuseOrange liqueur
A silky Chartreuse-and-orgeat sour balancing almond richness with layered herbal and citrus aromatics.
Chartreuse Swizzle
Chartreuse
A tropical and herbal swizzle balancing both Green and Yellow Chartreuse with pineapple, lime, and falernum over crushed ice.
Green Army Swizzle
Chartreuse
A colder, wilder evolution of the Chartreuse Army & Navy with crushed ice, falernum, and deep herbal intensity.
Aviation
GinMaraschinoCreme de violette
A stunning, floral Prohibition-era classic that balances the botanical depth of gin with the delicate sweetness of maraschino and optional …
Casino
GinMaraschino
A citrus-driven gin sour that strips away the floral notes of the Aviation in favor of bright orange bitters and lemon.
Last Word
GinChartreuseMaraschino
A sharp, herbaceous equal-parts masterpiece featuring Green Chartreuse and maraschino, known for its complex flavor and striking pale-green …
Final Ward (Willett Variation)
RyeCoffee liqueurMaraschino
A spicy, high-proof riff on the Last Word that swaps gin for rye and uses Luxardo Del Santo as a savory herbal anchor.
Monk's Agave
TequilaCoffee liqueurMaraschino
An earthy, vegetal Last Word riff that uses the savory botanical profile of Luxardo Del Santo and blanco tequila.
Monte Cassino (Strega Adjustment)
RyeBenedictineStrega
A recalibrated modern classic that uses high-proof rye to tame the intense saffron sweetness of Strega.
Nonino Agave Sour
TequilaAmaro noninoCoffee liqueur
A sophisticated, low-acid sour bridging the gap between earthy tequila and the burnt-orange sweetness of Amaro Nonino.
Spring Feeling (Del Santo Edition)
GinCoffee liqueur
A mellowed, honeyed riff on the classic herbal gin sour, swapping sharp Green Chartreuse for the warmer, spice-driven notes of Luxardo Del …
Agave Industry Sour
TequilaCoffee liqueur
A sophisticated, sommelier-style sour that balances the caramel notes of aged tequila with the medicinal botanical punch of Luxardo Del …
Lobos Lupulin
TequilaCoffee liqueur
An herbal tequila sour designed to highlight the unique sherry-cask finish of Lobos 1707 Reposado using savory botanicals and salt.
Luxardo Last Word
GinCoffee liqueurMaraschino
A direct Italian variation of the classic Last Word, substituting Green Chartreuse with the minty, herbaceous notes of Luxardo Del Santo.
Mexican Monk
TequilaBenedictine
A deep, honeyed sipping sour that pairs the baking spices of Bénédictine with the dark fruit undertones of Lobos 1707.
Witch in the Garden
GinStrega
A light, ethereal gin sour using Strega as a botanical highlighter for the rose and cucumber notes of Hendrick’s gin.
Double Agent
MahiaRum
An adventurous hybrid that uses overproof rum for bass notes and Mahia for an aromatic anise-fig finish.
Fig & Cucumber Sour
GinMahia
A garden-style sour that harmonizes Hendrick’s rose and cucumber notes with the aniseed finish of Mahia.
Zombie (1934 Recipe)
RumFalernumAbsinthe
The original complex tiki masterpiece featuring a potent blend of three rums, citrus, and a hint of anise.
Casablanca Sidecar
MahiaOrange liqueur
A Mediterranean twist on the Sidecar that uses Mahia as a base to introduce notes of fig and anise to the classic citrus template.
Fig & Honey Sour
Mahia
A lush, textured sour that highlights the natural sweetness of Mahia with honey and bright lemon.
Ultima Palabra
TequilaStregaMaraschino
A savory, herbal Last Word variation utilizing the deep wood notes of aged tequila and the saffron-infused punch of Strega.
Italian Monk (Last Word Edition)
GinBenedictineMaraschino
A rich, velvety equal-parts riff on the Last Word, balancing the honeyed baking spice of Bénédictine with the botanical bite of gin and …
Desert Rose
TequilaAmaro noninoMaraschino
A tart and floral agave sour that utilizes Maraschino liqueur to add a dry, nutty funk to the bittersweet orange notes of Nonino.
Tequila Paper Plane
TequilaAmaro noninoAperolMaraschino
A vibrant, zippy variation of the modern classic Paper Plane that swaps bourbon for blanco tequila and adds an optional barspoon of …
Monte Cassino
GinStregaBenedictine
An equal-parts botanical powerhouse that balances honeyed Bénédictine and sharp Strega with fresh lemon juice.
Smoked Honey Paloma
Mezcal
A Paloma reworked around mezcal and a lapsang-honey syrup — the smoke leans into the grapefruit instead of fighting it.