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Imli Whisky Sour

A chatpata Indian take on the whiskey sour.

LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 60 mlWhisky
  • 20 mlTamarind pulpSoak a small ball of tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes, then squeeze and strain.
  • 15 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
  • 20 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • 1 pinchBlack salt

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Shaker
  • Strainer

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make an Imli Whisky Sour

  1. Put everything in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.

Garnish: Lemon slice

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