Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMerle's Whiskey KitchenMichter's Sour Mash Recipe

Michter's Sour Mash Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Michter's 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

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients and tools you will need, including a cocktail shaker, jigger, and strainer.

  2. 2

    Prepare Simple Syrup

    If you don’t have simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool before use.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

  3. 5

    Strain

    Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnishes

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

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Michter's Sour Mash cocktail!

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