Ingredients
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. granulated sugar
5 tbsp. lemon juice
4 tbsp. lime juice
3 tbsp. grapefruit juice
1/2 oz. gin
1/2 oz. white rum
1/2 oz. blanco tequila
1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. triple sec
1 1/4 oz. homemade sour mix, or ¾ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice and ½ oz. simple syrup
Coca Cola, to taste
Lemon wedges or wheels, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Pour water and sugar into a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool.Step 2Once cooled, combine simple syrup, lemon, lime, and grapefruit juices. Store sour mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Step 1Into a shaker, pour in gin, rum, tequila, vodka, triple sec, and sour mix. Top with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with Coca Cola to taste. Garnish with lemon and serve.
Other than those spirits and the all-important splash of Coke (glass bottle, full sugar is a must here), most bartenders utilize a sour mix to add a dose of acid. You could use a mix of simple syrup and fresh lemon juice, but a homemade sour mix with lemon, lime, and grapefruit adds a bit more complexity that takes this drink up several notches. Made it? Let us know how it came out in the comments below
