Dead Man’s Hand Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe
A bold, citrusy twist on the classic whiskey sour—this version blends whiskey, blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and orgeat syrup, served over crushed ice with a spicy tajín rim. It’s smooth, unexpected, and perfect for adventurous cocktail lovers.
Equipment
- Jigger
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Rocks glass or old-fashioned glass
- Citrus juicer (manual or electric)
- Bar spoon
- Plate (for tajín rim)
- Ice crusher or mallet (for crushed ice)
Ingredients
- 1½ oz whiskey bourbon or rye
- ½ oz blanco tequila
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz orgeat syrup
- ¼ oz simple syrup optional, adjust to taste
- Tajín seasoning for rimming glass
- Crushed ice
- 1 lime wheel or wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Wet the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge or water.
- Dip the rim into tajín seasoning spread on a plate to coat.
- Add whiskey, tequila, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Fill the prepared glass with crushed ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass over the crushed ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately.