George Dickel Signature Sour Recipe

Whiskey
Prep time: 5 mins
Author: The Bar
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Tart, bright, and built on the backbone of one of Tennessee's finest whiskies — the George Dickel Signature Sour is a cocktail that commands attention. George Dickel Recipe No. 12 Whisky, mellowed through charcoal in the Tennessee tradition, meets the clean zing of fresh lemon juice for a sour that's balanced, bold, and unmistakably Dickel. It's the kind of cocktail that makes a statement without saying a word.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:
1
  • George Dickel Signature Recipe
    1.25oz
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
    0.5oz
  • Simple Syrup
    0.5oz
  • Egg White
    (optional)

Method

  1. Step 1

    Add all ingredients to a shaker tin. (If using an egg white, first shake for 10 seconds without ice).

  2. Step 2

    Add ice and shake for 10 seconds until chilled.

  3. Step 3

    Strain into a coupe glass and serve.

Bright citrus meets Tennessee tradition. Built on the mellow richness of George Dickel Signature Recipe, this classic sour delivers clarity, contrast, and a confident edge—nothing unnecessary, everything intentional.

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In this recipe

Simple Syrup


Ingredients
  • 8 oz. Granulated Sugar

  • 8 oz. Water

Directions
  1. In a medium size pot, heat the sugar and water for 15-20 minutes on a low simmer until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent caking.

  2. Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.

  3. Pour into a container for storage, and label, date and refrigerate for later use. Good for 3 months. Yields 14 oz. of simple syrup.

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