Food

5 whiskey sour variations to try

By HEIDI KNAPP RINELLA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

August 21, 2014 - 12:07 pm

Plum Sour from Hakkasan (Courtesy of Hakkasan)

Rolling Stone from Blvd. Cocktail Company (Anthony Mair/Courtesy)

Sour Cherry Smash from Hyde Bellagio (Courtesy)

Stone Sour from Double Helix Wine & Whiskey Lounge (Courtesy)

Peach Fuzz Smash from Park on Fremont (Courtesy)

Plum Sour

Hakkasan, MGM Grand

Umeshu plum liqueur, Hakushu 12-year aged whiskey, lemon juice, bitters, egg whites and brown sugar syrup make a slightly fruity, tart drink, $17.

Rolling Stone

Blvd. Cocktail Company, The Linq

Gentleman Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is mixed with poppy seed liqueur, lemon and ginger and garnished with a brandied cherry, $14.

Sour Cherry Smash

Hyde Bellagio, Bellagio

Bulleit Rye Whiskey with sour cherry syrup and fresh lemon juice is served on the rocks, $18.

Stone Sour

Double Helix Wine &Whiskey Lounge

This citrusy twist on the whiskey sour contains Bulleit bourbon and house-made sour with a splash of fresh orange juice, $10.

Peach Fuzz Smash

Park on Fremont

Made with Bulleit bourbon, it’s muddled with peaches, lemon and fresh basil, $8.

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