Turnpike Sour

Name: Turnpike Sour
Ingredients: 2 oz Laird's Bottled-in-Bond Apple Brandy; 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 3/4 Homemade Cranberry Syrup.; 1 Egg White; Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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By Stephen Czerwinski

Submitted on: March 17, 2021

Refreshing

Seasonal

This is another drink created by my quest to prove that New Jersey has rightfully earned its nickname of "The Garden State". The Turnpike Sour may be named for NJ's most known highway, but the ingredients pay homage to two of the state's more scenic bounties: apple orchards and cranberry bogs. I like to make my own cranberry syrup by simmering equal parts (by weight) cane sugar and water along with macerated cranberries for anywhere from 1-10 minutes. Then I allow the whole thing to cool for a...

Ingredients

2 oz
Laird's Bottled-in-Bond Apple Brandy

3/4 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice

3/4
Homemade Cranberry Syrup.

1
Egg White

Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Tools

Cocktail Shaker
Coupe Glass

Instructions

Garnish

Angostura bitters.

Build

Dry Shake

Glass

Cocktail Coupe

Estimated strength

About 23% ABV (estimate)

By Stephen Czerwinski

Home Bar Enthusiast

Stephen’s interest in cocktails began out of a search for a new hobby that spiraled into an obsession. After getting tired of never knowing what to order in a bar and getting overwhelmed by vast liquor store selections, he started reading, studying, and experimenting on his own. From there he soon joined the massive community of home bar enthusiasts on Instagram which pushed him to develop and create while honing his palate. Like many home bartenders, his imagination is often at odds with the s...

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Dry shake the ingredients with the egg white before adding ice to the tin and shaking again. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with drops of Angostura bitters. Tools Needed: Shaker, Ice, Chilled coupe

Editor's Note

Laird's Bottled-in-Bond apple brandy anchors this sour, while house-made cranberry syrup provides a tart, regional depth. A classic dry-shake technique ensures a silky, foam-topped finish.

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16 July 2026

This sounds like a wonderful homage to New Jersey's agricultural bounty! The combination of apple brandy and cranberry is such a classic pairing. Do you have a favorite way to present the bitters garnish on the foam?