Midnight Sour

Description: The Midnight Sour is a bold and sophisticated twist on the classic sour cocktail, incorporating the rich, roasted notes of a stout syrup to perfectly balance the tartness of fresh citrus. This cocktail promises an intriguing depth of flavor with every sip, ideal for those seeking something a little darker and mysterious. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 0.75 oz stout syrup (to make, reduce 1 cup of stout beer with 1/2 cup sugar until syrupy) - 0.5 oz orange liqueur - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Lemon wheel and a cherry for garnish Glass: Old-fashioned glass Instructions: 1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, stout syrup, orange liqueur, and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake vigorously to chill and combine the ingredients. 3. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. 4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry. 5. Serve and enjoy the enigmatic allure of the Midnight Sour.