Royal Sovereign
Bourbon meets Aperol's bitter orange sweetness and the raisin depth of PX sherry in a tight, elegant sour.
Ingredients
- Bourbon45 ml
- Aperol22.5 ml
- Pedro Ximénez sherry15 ml
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed22.5 ml
- Simple syrup (1 part Sugar, 1 part Water)15 ml
- Lemon, to garnish (optional)1 twist
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour the bourbon, Aperol, PX sherry, lemon juice and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Shake hard for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is ice cold and frosted on the outside.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Express a strip of lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it in or set it aside as you prefer.
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About this drink
The Royal Sovereign is a modern drink that builds on the whiskey sour family by adding Aperol's bitter citrus and the raisin-rich sweetness of Pedro Ximénez sherry. The combination gives more depth and complexity than a classic sour without losing the balance of sour, sweet and spirit.
