Koji Miso Sour

This unique cocktail, the Koji Miso Sour, is a delightful twist on the classic whiskey sour. The rich depth of flavor from the white miso paste and demerara syrup pairs perfectly with the smoky notes of the lightly peated Scotch. The addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the drink, creating a well-balanced and sophisticated cocktail.

Koji Miso Sour

The Koji Miso Sour is a flavorful twist on the classic whiskey sour, featuring white miso paste, rich demerara syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lightly peated Scotch.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon white miso paste
  • 3/4 oz rich demerara syrup
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 oz lightly peated Scotch
  • 1 wide strip lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, mash the miso paste with a portion of the demerara syrup until completely dissolved.
  2. Add the remaining demerara syrup, Scotch, and lemon juice to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker halfway with ice, cover, and shake for 15 seconds.
  4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Express the lemon twist over the glass, with the skin side down, and drop it into the glass.