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Habitant

Citrusy · Sours (citrus)

4.2 33 ratings

Ingredients

2 oz Rye whiskey 50% abv
3/4 oz Lemon juice
1/2 oz Maple syrup
4 drop Abbott's bitters
1/3 oz Chilled water

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

50.0% alc./vol. · 1.7 standard drinks · 192 calories

History

Whisky and bitters choice will make or break this whisky sour. Maple syrup should be in more sours.

This cocktail originates from Ted Saucier's 1951 book, Bottom's Up. Saucier credits Larry Denis, the Head Bartender at the Seigniory Club in The Log Chateau, Quebec, Canada, with its creation. The Habitant, as presented by Larry Denis, Head Bartender at the Seigniory Club, The Log Chateau, Quebec, is described as a preferred drink for winter. The recipe is as follows: HABITANT By Larry Denis, Head Bartender, Seigniory Club, The Log Chateau, Quebec. This is a winter favorite. 2 or 3 parts rye whisky 1 part fresh lemon juice 1 part maple syrup Dash bitters Ice Shake. Serve in a cocktail glass.

Created by Larry Denis