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Sour (Noun)

A cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The bartender expertly mixed a whiskey sour with a twist of citrus peel for garnish.
She ordered a gin sour with a splash of soda water to cut the sweetness.
His favorite drink was a classic whiskey sour made with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
The recipe for a traditional sour called for equal parts liquor and citrus juice, topped with a sugar cube.
The mixologist experimented with different flavors to create a unique variation of the classic sour.

The taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The sour taste of the lemonade was overwhelming and made her face pucker.
He took a sip of the vinegar-based dressing and winced at the sour sensation.
The sour flavor of the citrus fruit was a nice contrast to the sweetness of the dessert.
When she bit into the pickled cucumber, the sour taste exploded in her mouth.
Adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice gave the soup a delightful sour kick.

The property of being acidic.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The sour taste on my tongue was due to the high acidity of the lemon juice.
The recipe called for a splash of vinegar to add a balance of sweet and sour to the sauce.
The sour smell of the spoiled milk was a clear indication that it was past its expiration date.
Citrus fruits are known for their sour properties, which make them a popular choice for cleaning agents.
The extremely sour candies were a hit among kids who loved testing their tolerance for acidic treats.