Upgrade Your Whiskey Sour With One Sweet And Savory Addition
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BY ALLISON LINDSEY
A traditional whiskey sour is made with whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white for a creamy finish, but you can mix it up with an exciting ingredient — salted caramel.
Salted caramel walks the line between cozy sweetness and salty umami goodness. Its candied essence mingles with the drink’s acidity while harmonizing with its earthy flavors.
Because salt is a flavor enhancer, salted caramel amplifies the minute details of the cocktail. This is useful when working with mid-shelf whiskey with a lackluster spirit.
Use ¾ ounce of caramel syrup or sauce for every 2 ounces of whiskey and every 1 ounce of lemon juice. For a more tame drink, use salted caramel-infused whiskey instead.
