Message 23676 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> I am wondering what are peoples thoughts on the sour in a whiskey 
> sour, or any sour for that matter. According to Jerry Thomas always 
> seems to use Lemon juice only, but Tom Bullock uses either lemon or 
> lime juice. Is it acceptable to use other sour ingredients without 
> changing the name from Whiskey Sour? Grapefruit juice? passionfruit?
> 
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> George S.

I would think, as bartenders who don't want to be driven crazy with someone 
eles's innovations, that changing ingredients calls for changing the name. My 
sours will continue to be made with lemon juice. If lime juice is needed, so 
is a new name. 

Chance