Spiced Apricot Bourbon Tiger Sour

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! If you're looking for a cocktail that's as wild and intriguing as the characters on Tiger King, then this Spiced Apricot Bourbon Tiger Sour is the purrfect choice. This unique drink features the smooth richness of bourbon, the zing of fresh lemon juice, and the sweet tang of apricot preserves, all topped off with a striking tiger stripe design. And just like the show's antiheroes, we like to live on the wild side, so this recipe includes a raw egg white for a velvety foam topping that adds a touch of daring. Don't worry though, you can also make it vegan-friendly with aquafaba.

Spiced Apricot Bourbon Tiger Sour

A unique and daring cocktail inspired by the characters on Tiger King, featuring bourbon, fresh lemon juice, apricot preserves, and a striking tiger stripe design.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
  • 1 egg white
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Dried apricots (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, apricot preserves, and egg white.
  2. Dry shake the cocktail vigorously to fully incorporate the egg white with the other ingredients.
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously to chill and dilute the cocktail.
  4. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass, allowing it to separate into 2 layers.
  5. Place the tiger stripe stencil over the cocktail and carefully pour the cinnamon into the mesh sieve, shaking it evenly over the cocktail.
  6. Carefully remove the stencil to reveal a tiger stripe pattern on the foam and garnish with a dried apricot slice.