Jim & Rocky’s Barback Pro-Am, Part 2: The Alaskan Sour

May 25, 2011 Chuck cocktails 1 Comment

Jim and Rocky’s next victim — Quinn Sweeney of Libation Lab. Described as “under the weather and not sure of what he got himself into,” Quinn holds his own under the onslaught of his cruel taskmasters.

Today’s drink is a riff on the simple but lovely Alaska cocktail, which is gin and yellow Chartreuse, 3:1. It makes a great basis for a sour, and is an excellent example of building on an old drink to get a new one.

ALASKAN SOUR
by Charlotte Voisey, bartender and
portfolio ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin

1-1/2 ounce Hendrick’s Gin
1/2 ounce yellow Chartreuse
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
1 dash egg white

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker WITHOUT ICE and vigorously dry shake for at least 20 seconds. Add ice, and shake until cold. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

 

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One Response to “Jim & Rocky’s Barback Pro-Am, Part 2: The Alaskan Sour”

  1. Nathan said:

    May 25, 11 at 11:19 am

    That’s closer to a Pink Lady with Yellow Chartreuse standing in for Applejack. Sounds tasty though.