Old Sport Sour

Description: Raise a glass to Dad with the Old Sport Sour, a tribute to the sophisticated yet adventurous palate. This cocktail combines the timeless elegance of bourbon with Dad's favorite flavors of smoky maple, tangy citrus, and a hint of spice, delivering a robust and heartwarming experience that’s perfect for a Father's Day toast. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon whiskey - 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 0.75 oz maple syrup - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - 1 bar spoon of smoked paprika - Orange peel twist, for garnish - Brandied cherry, for garnish Instructions: 1. Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside. 2. In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, Angostura bitters, and smoked paprika. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. 4. Discard the ice water from the chilled rocks glass and add a large ice cube. 5. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. 6. Express the oils from an orange peel twist over the drink and place it on top as a garnish. 7. Add a brandied cherry for an extra touch of indulgence. Glass: Rocks glass