Mob inspired
Backroom Black Cherry Sour
Black-cherry color and bright lemon in a bourbon sour.
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What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 45 ml Bourbon
- 25 ml Tart cherry juice
- 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Simple syrup
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer, Shaker
How to make it
- Shake the measured ingredients with ice until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The dark cherry color provides the backroom mood, while lemon and syrup give the drink a recognizable sour structure.
This is a fictional mob-inspired original from The Liquor Outlet collection, created in 2026. Its title is a mood and story cue, not an attribution to a real mob figure.
Measure the citrus and sweetener before mixing. Fresh juice varies in acidity, so start with the recipe and make small adjustments only after tasting the finished drink.
Bottles to consider
Explore Backroom Black Cherry Sour ingredient ideas from our catalog. Match the spirit style in the recipe and contact your store for current prices and availability.
Make it for your group
The cocktail guide adjusts ingredient quantities and lets you leave out items you already have.
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