Sunset Boulevard Sour

This Sunset Boulevard Sour is a delightful variation of The Paper Airplane, featuring a house-made twist with Campari and Amer Picon substitutes. The blend of whiskey, Campari, Amaro, lemon juice, cane syrup, and a hint of Angostura bitters creates a beautifully balanced and refreshing cocktail with a subtle citrusy and bittersweet undertone.

Sunset Boulevard Sour

A refreshing and balanced cocktail with whiskey, Campari, Amaro, lemon, and a touch of sweetness, the Sunset Boulevard Sour is a delightful twist on The Paper Airplane.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces whiskey, preferably St. George B&E American
  • 3/4 ounce Campari
  • 1/2 ounce amaro, preferably Amaro CioCiaro
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/4 ounce cane syrup (2:1)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Combine the whiskey, Campari, amaro, lemon juice, cane syrup, and Angostura bitters in a mixing tin.
  2. Shake the ingredients with ice until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.