Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPegasus TavernaForbidden Sour Recipe

Forbidden Sour Recipe

Inspired by Pegasus Taverna
Time10m
Serves1

Bourbon, Pomegranate & Lemon Juice

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a chilled cocktail glass or coupe. If desired, rim the glass with sugar by rubbing a lemon wedge around the edge and dipping it into sugar.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of pomegranate juice, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes, approximately 1 cup, to chill the mixture.

  4. 4

    Shake Well

    Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to ensure all ingredients are well combined and chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass, leaving behind the ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish the Cocktail

    Add 1 tsp of pomegranate seeds to the top of the drink for garnish and place a lemon wheel on the rim.

  7. 7

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Forbidden Sour cocktail!

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