Discover the Peking Sour, a tantalizing twist on a classic sour cocktail. Blending the richness of Wheat Penny, the tanginess of citrus juices, and the sweetness of maple syrup, this delightful concoction is sure to excite your taste buds. With an optional frothy protein boost from aquafaba from garbanzo beans and the exotic touch of Five Spice powder, the Peking Sour is a refreshing and unique choice for cocktail enthusiasts. Join us as we unveil the recipe and guide you through creating this extraordinary sour cocktail.
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The Peking Sour
Ingredients
- 2 oz Wheat Penny
- 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz orange juice
- 1 TBSP maple syrup
- Optional: 2 tsp liquid from canned garbanzo beans to add protein and make it frothy like a proper egged sour
- Two pinches of Five Spice power
- Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Fill a coupe glass with ice, add water, and allow it to chill as you make the drink.
- Fill mixing tin with ice and add all the liquids, plus a pinch of five-spice, and shake vigorously to temperature.
- Dump the ice water out of the coupe glass and immediately strain shaker tin into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a drop of bitters.