Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Trumbull KitchenSolstice Sour Recipe

Solstice Sour Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

grenadine, spiced simple

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make Spiced Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine equal parts water and sugar. Add a few whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir until sugar dissolves and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before straining into a jar.

  2. 2

    Prepare Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients: grenadine, spiced simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, bourbon, and Angostura bitters. Ensure all ingredients are chilled if preferred.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Shake the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, add the grenadine, spiced simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, bourbon, and Angostura bitters. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

  2. 4

    Shake Vigorously

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnish

    Garnish the cocktail with a lemon wheel on the rim and place a maraschino cherry in the center of the glass.

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