Whiskey Fix
A pre-Prohibition classic and the ancestor of the modern sour. The Fix distinguishes itself with a float of rich fruit liqueur and a generous citrus garnish built right in the glass.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 0.5 oz Chambord or creme de mure
- lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
- seasonal berries (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with fruit-based desserts like berry pie or glazed ham to enhance the drink's fruity undertones and rich texture. The fruit syrup float makes this cocktail particularly suited to dishes with complementary sweetness and depth.
Instructions
Combine bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker
Fill shaker with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds
Fill a rocks glass with crushed or pebble ice
Strain the cocktail over the ice
Float the Chambord or creme de mure on top by pouring slowly over the back of a bar spoon
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few fresh berries
Tips
The berry liqueur float creates a beautiful layered effect — resist the urge to stir it in right away Crushed ice is traditional for a Fix and helps keep the drink cold as the float slowly integrates Try swapping Chambord for other liqueurs like elderflower or peach to create seasonal variations