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Shaken · 1 serving

Frisco Sour

A bourbon sour layered with herbal liqueur, lemon, lime, rich syrup, and optional egg white.

Short answer

Frisco Sour is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, bénédictine, lemon juice, lime juice, and rich simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Frisco Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Frisco Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Bénédictine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Egg White (optional)15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Saline Solution (optional)1 pinch——Optional

Garnish: Expressed lemon zest and one cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Frisco Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Expressed lemon zest and one cocktail cherry before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure bourbon, benedictine, lemon juice, lime juice, rich simple syrup, egg white, saline solution accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake with ice, strain back into the shaker, dry-shake without ice, and fine-strain for a smooth foam cap.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Expressed lemon zest and one cocktail cherry and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Frisco Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Frisco Sour questions

What is in a Frisco Sour?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, bénédictine, lemon juice, lime juice, and rich simple syrup, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Frisco Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Frisco Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Frisco Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B004https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2417/frisco-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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