Whiskey Daisy
A Victorian-era charmer combining whiskey with lemon, grenadine, and a splash of soda — a fruity, fizzy ancestor of the modern sour. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon whiskey
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Grenadine
- 0.5 oz Orange curacao
- 1 oz Club soda
- orange slice (garnish) garnish
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with light appetizers like shrimp ceviche, fresh oysters, or raspberry-glazed ham to complement the fruity, fizzy character. A delicate fruit-forward appetizer or cheese board with berries would enhance the drink's Victorian elegance.
Instructions
Add whiskey, lemon juice, grenadine, and orange curacao to a shaker with ice
Shake well for 12 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
Top with a splash of club soda
Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry
Tips
Use real pomegranate grenadine, not the artificial neon-red variety The Daisy category inspired the Margarita, which means "daisy" in Spanish Adjust grenadine to taste — this should be fruity but not overly sweet