Still Life Sour
This shaken sour is a disquieting blend, much like the 'Still Life' entities that are imperfect, eerie reflections of people within the Backrooms [11]. The black sesame syrup gives it an unnerving, murky color and a nutty depth, a stark contrast to the familiar sour profile.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz Black Sesame Syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Combine blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, black sesame syrup, and Angostura bitters in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a single, dark Luxardo maraschino cherry, sinking ominously into the drink.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Luxardo maraschino cherry
History
A twisted take on the classic sour, this drink embodies the 'Still Life' entities introduced in Kane Parsons' Backrooms film, which are unsettling replicas of people [11]. The blanco tequila provides a clean canvas, while the black sesame syrup creates a visually striking, murky drink that feels both familiar and fundamentally 'off,' much like the entities themselves. The dark cherry adds a final, unsettling touch.