Blazing Saddles
A whiskey sour made with oat whiskey, grapefruit liqueur, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and tiki bitters. It is tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Steps
7
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the grapefruit twist.
Total liquid~107 g
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Volumen190 ml
Strength14 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol26 ml (21 g)66 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar13 g (6.7%)3 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.72%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Brad Farran (2013)
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Blazing Saddles