Sour Blush

Martin Desaulniers
2025-11-05T15:00:15-05:00

Sour Blush is a vibrant foamy vodka sour with fresh citrus, a touch of orange liqueur, and a velvety finish.

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The Sour Blush is a vibrant twist on the classic sour, combining Raspberry Cranberry Vodka, citrus, and a touch of orange liqueur. Lightly sweetened and shaken with an emulsifier for that velvety foam, it’s a perfectly balanced drink that feels both elegant and approachable.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Raspberry Cranberry Vodka

0.5 oz Napoleon-style Orange Liqueur

0.5 oz Simple Syrup

1 oz Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice

0.75 oz Emulsifier (egg white, aquafaba, or foaming agent)

Garnish: citrus twist, or a few drops of bitters

How to Make It

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice and dry shake for 10–15 seconds to build the foam.

2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake again until well chilled, about 12 to 15 seconds.

3. Strain into a coupe or sour glass. For a tighter foam, fine strain.

4. Garnish with a citrus twist or a few drops of bitters.

Pro Tips

Why Raspberry Cranberry Vodka: This vodka gives the sour a vivid berry lift and a clean finish after a hard shake, which keeps the citrus bright and the drink feeling light.

Use aquafaba instead of egg white for a vegan version.

Add a dash of raspberry or orange bitters to elevate the flavor profile.