Message 23700 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.
> 
> "You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct 
> way, and the only way, it does not exist." - F. Nietzsche 
> 
> "innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" - Steve 
> Jobs

Well, Daiquiris and Gimlets may be sours, but they're not Sours, if you get my 
drift. A Sour, like a Whiskey Sour, Gin Sour, Vodka Sour, whatever normally 
means lemon juice, and most people who order Sours are expecting that. 
(Assuming they're not expecting Whiskey & Sour Mix)