Name: Forbidden Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 oz. Larceny Bourbon; 1 oz. PAMA© Pomegranate Liqueur; ½ oz. Simple syrup; ½ oz. Lemon juice

Drink Recipes

Make our whiskey, your whiskey. Neat, on the rocks or in cocktail, enjoy it any way you want. Of course, we do have a few suggestions for you.

The perfect cocktail is all about balance.

Whether you enjoy your Bourbon in a classic recipe or a more contemporary take, a well-crafted cocktail is
all about highlighting the whiskey with complementary ingredients that accent its unique flavor profile.
Click on the images for recipes, or visit our history of cocktails experience below
to learn about how these great traditions developed.

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Horse's Neck

Boulevardier

Evan Sidecar

Bees Knees

Bernheim Buck

Kentucky Jewel

Room Temperature Manhattan

Kneecap by Meaghan Dorman

Gold Rush

Old Fashioned

Manhattan

Smash and Grab

Forbidden Sour

Mint Julep

Old Pal

Bourbon and Branch

Golden Derby

Kentucky Mule

Try a New Twist on an Old Favorite

Everyone loves a classic. Especially when it comes to cocktails. Did you know that these six historic cocktails are the building blocks from which all other cocktails are formed?
Check out our recommendations for the classics, and then look to mix things up with some unexpected whiskey choices for new and unique flavor profiles. We have a few suggestions to get you started.

Old
Fashioned

Manhattan

Mint
Julep

Highball

Sour

Fizz

Old Fashioned Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2 oz.

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

.25 oz.

Simple Syrup

3 Dashes

of Angostura® Bitters

1

Brandied Cherry

1

Slice of Orange

In a mixing glass add cherry, orange and bitters. Gently muddle as to break up the fruit. Next add simple syrup, Elijah Craig Small Batch and ice. Stir until well chilled. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice, strain cocktail over ice and garnish with a slice of orange.

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz.

of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

for a toasty, light in body flavor with a hazelnut finish. Perfect if you like a spirit-forward cocktail, but a lighter mouthfeel.

2 oz.

of Rittenhouse Rye

for a spicy finish. A Rye whiskey is great to use for dark chocolate notes and a round, rich finish.

Manhattan Traditionally made with: Rye

2 oz.

Rittenhouse Rye

.75 oz.

Sweet Vermouth

3 Dashes

Angostura® Bitters

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and strain into pre-chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz.

OF Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bourbon, for strong notes of vanilla and tropical fruit. Using this whiskey will allow you to bring fruit and spice into the cocktail.

2 oz.

of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

for a lighter and nuttier style. If Scotch is your drink and you want to start enjoying Bourbon, try a Bernheim Manhattan.

Mint Julep Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2.5 oz.

Larceny Bourbon

.5 oz.

Simple Syrup

5

Mint Leaves

1 Sprig

of Fresh Mint for Garnish

In either a julep cup or highball glass place mint leaves on the bottom, top with simple syrup and gently muddle. Next fill the glass with cracked ice, add Bourbon, and stir until the glass is frosted. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2.5 oz.

of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage

and dark fruits like black berries, cherries or blueberries instead of mint leaves - the extra touch of spice from the rye in the mashbill will be a great complement.

High Ball Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2 oz.

Evan Williams Bourbon

2-4 oz.

Club Soda

1 slice

Lemon

Pour Evan Williams Bourbon over ice in a tall highball glass. Top with Club Soda and garnish with lemon wedge.

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz.

of RITTENHOUSE RYE

for a bolder and more traditional cocktail.

2 oz.

of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

for a lighter, mellow taste.

Sour Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2 oz.

Evan Williams Bourbon Single Barrel Vintage

1 oz.

Sour Mix (equal parts lemon juice and sugar)

1

Egg White (Optional)

Vigorously shake all ingredients over ice and pour into a chilled lowball glass.

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz.

of Larceny Bourbon

for a fruit-forward flavor. Being in the wheated Bourbon category, the fruit forward flavor profile of Larceny lends itself to sour mixes.

Fizz Traditionally made with: Rye

2 oz.

Rittenhouse Rye

1 oz.

Sour Mix (equal parts lemon juice and sugar)

1

Egg White

2 oz.

Seltzer

Vigorously shake Rittenhouse Rye, sour mix, and egg white with ice. Pour into a chilled lowball glass and top with seltzer

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz.

of Henry McKenna Single Barrel

since you are cutting the whiskey with sweet, sour and bubbles you want something bold as the base.

A History of
Whiskey Cocktails

Most of today's standard cocktails find their beginnings in the 19th century,
where they were typically served in clubs and public houses. Following the end of
Prohibition, the trends shifted towards "tiki drinks" in the 1940s–50s &
sugary slushies in the 70s-80s. Today, many of the cocktails we enjoy harken
back to the classics, relying on premium spirits & best quality ingredients
for a refined experience.

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The perfect cocktail is all about balance.

Horse's Neck

Boulevardier

Evan Sidecar

Bees Knees

Bernheim Buck

Kentucky Jewel

Room Temperature Manhattan

Kneecap by Meaghan Dorman

Gold Rush

Old Fashioned

Manhattan

Smash and Grab

Forbidden Sour

Mint Julep

Old Pal

Bourbon and Branch

Golden Derby

Kentucky Mule

Try a New Twist on an Old Favorite

Old Fashioned

Manhattan

Mint Julep

Highball

Sour

Fizz

Old Fashioned Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2 oz. Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

.25 oz. Simple Syrup

3 Dashes of Angostura® Bitters

1 Brandied Cherry

1 Slice of Orange

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz. of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

2 oz. of Rittenhouse Rye

Manhattan Traditionally made with: Rye

2 oz. Rittenhouse Rye

.75 oz. Sweet Vermouth

3 Dashes Angostura® Bitters

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz. OF Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond

2 oz. of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

Mint Julep Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2.5 oz. Larceny Bourbon

.5 oz. Simple Syrup

5 Mint Leaves

1 Sprig of Fresh Mint for Garnish

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2.5 oz. of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage

High Ball Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2 oz. Evan Williams Bourbon

2-4 oz. Club Soda

1 slice Lemon

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz. of RITTENHOUSE RYE

2 oz. of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

Sour Traditionally made with: Bourbon

2 oz. Evan Williams Bourbon Single Barrel Vintage

1 oz. Sour Mix (equal parts lemon juice and sugar)

1 Egg White (Optional)

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz. of Larceny Bourbon

Fizz Traditionally made with: Rye

2 oz. Rittenhouse Rye

1 oz. Sour Mix (equal parts lemon juice and sugar)

1 Egg White

2 oz. Seltzer

Try Substituting the Bourbon with...

2 oz. of Henry McKenna Single Barrel

A History of Whiskey Cocktails

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Discover Our American Whiskey

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Old
Fashioned

Mint
Julep

2 oz.

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

.25 oz.

Simple Syrup

3 Dashes

of Angostura® Bitters

1

Brandied Cherry

1

Slice of Orange

2 oz.

of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

2 oz.

of Rittenhouse Rye

2 oz.

Rittenhouse Rye

.75 oz.

Sweet Vermouth

3 Dashes

Angostura® Bitters

2 oz.

OF Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond

2 oz.

of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

2.5 oz.

Larceny Bourbon

.5 oz.

Simple Syrup

5

Mint Leaves

1 Sprig

of Fresh Mint for Garnish

2.5 oz.

of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage

2 oz.

Evan Williams Bourbon

2-4 oz.

Club Soda

1 slice

Lemon

2 oz.

of RITTENHOUSE RYE

2 oz.

of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

2 oz.

Evan Williams Bourbon Single Barrel Vintage

1 oz.

Sour Mix (equal parts lemon juice and sugar)

1

Egg White (Optional)

2 oz.

of Larceny Bourbon

2 oz.

Rittenhouse Rye

1 oz.

Sour Mix (equal parts lemon juice and sugar)

1

Egg White

2 oz.

Seltzer

2 oz.

of Henry McKenna Single Barrel

A History of
Whiskey Cocktails

Drag around to
see the whole experience.