Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHell's Kitchen Inc.Rotating Local Sour Recipe

Rotating Local Sour Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnishes

Method

Preparing the Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fruits

    Wash the fresh local apples and sour cherries thoroughly. Core and slice the apples into bite-sized pieces, and pit the sour cherries if necessary.

  2. 2

    Cook the Mixture

    In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced apples, sour cherries, granulated sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

  3. 3

    Add Flavorings

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the fruits are tender and the mixture has thickened slightly.

  4. 4

    Cool the Mixture

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, remove the cinnamon stick.

Serving the Drink

  1. 5

    Prepare the Glasses

    Fill two tall glasses with crushed ice, about one cup each.

  2. 6

    Pour the Mixture

    Pour the cooled fruit mixture over the crushed ice, filling the glasses to the top.

  3. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves before serving. Enjoy your refreshing 'Rotating Local Sour'!

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