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Velvet Curtain Sour

Cognac, lemon, honey and almond in an original mob-inspired sour.

3 minutes Β· Easy Β· Coupe Β· Makes one drink

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Velvet Curtain Sour illustration

What you will need

Ingredients for one drink

  • 45 ml Cognac
  • 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml Honey syrup
  • 10 ml Amaretto

Bar tools

Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer, Shaker

How to make it

  1. Combine the measured ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.

BEHIND THE DRINK

The story & background

Cognac and almond suggest a richer evening drink, while lemon keeps this sour separate from a sweet after-dinner cordial.

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 Velvet Curtain 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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