Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsLake & Irving Restaurant & BarMichters Sour Mash Recipe

Michters Sour Mash Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Michters Sour Mash Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Ice

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Ensure you have all the ingredients ready: Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, a lemon wheel, a maraschino cherry, and ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Glass

    Choose a cocktail glass or an old-fashioned glass to serve the drink.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey, 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

  2. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.

  3. 5

    Shake Well

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 6

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring no ice cubes from the shaker make it into the glass.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry on top for a classic presentation.

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