The Old Dragon Sour: Why banana and caramel are replacing the Whiskey Sour (Recipe)

Hand on heart: The Whiskey Sour is a classic. But sometimes, a classic needs an upgrade. When you drink Old Dragon, you know we value character. That’s why we developed the “Old Dragon Sour” – a drink that perfectly combines the bold banana and caramel notes of our rum with the freshness of lemon.

This isn’t a sweet “paper-umbrella cocktail.” This is a drink with edge, depth, and a foam head that looks as good as a fresh tattoo.

_{What you need (Ingredients)}

• 6cl Old Dragon Premium Spiced Rum (The base: brings vanilla & banana notes)
• 3cl Fresh lemon juice (Please freshly squeezed, no concentrate!)
• 2cl Sugar syrup (Easy to make yourself: boil 2 parts sugar, 1 part water)
• 1 Egg white or 2cl Aquafaba (chickpea water) for vegan foam
• Ice cubes (Large and solid, so the drink doesn’t get watered down)
• Garnish: A dried banana slice or a lemon zest

Preparation: 4 steps to the perfect Sour

1. The Dry Shake: Add the Old Dragon Rum, lemon juice, syrup, and egg white (or aquafaba) into your shaker. Important: No ice yet! Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. This ensures an extremely creamy texture.
2. The Cold Shake: Now fill the shaker with ice cubes. Shake again as hard as you can until the shaker frosts over on the outside (approx. 15 seconds). The rum must become ice cold.
3. Strain: Use a bar strainer and pour the drink into a tumbler (ideally over one large, fresh ice cube).
4. The Finish: Squeeze the lemon zest over the glass so the essential oils spread over the foam. Garnish with the banana slice.

Why Old Dragon works better in this drink than standard rum

Most spiced rums are just sugar bombs. The Old Dragon brings real depth thanks to its aging in Venezuela and Jamaica. When the acidity of lemon meets the natural banana note of our rum, a flavor profile emerges that is almost reminiscent of a liquid banana cake with lemon glaze – but with 40% volume and plenty of “oomph.”

Did you mix up the Old Dragon Sour? Show us your result on Instagram and tag @old.dragon.rum. We will share the best pictures in our story or even as a post!

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