How it tastes
Yuzu is the part that lifts this beyond a standard whisky sour. It's brighter than lemon and slightly more aromatic, with a hint of bergamot. The whisky carries the body. The egg white gives the foam that holds the bitters dramatically on top. Drinks like a sour should: tart first, sweet second, bitter on the finish.
Why we built it
The whisky sour is one of the cleanest classics. It rewards small ingredient swaps. Yuzu is harder to get hold of than lemon, but the difference in the glass is real. Once we started using fresh yuzu (when we can get it) the drink kept its place on the menu without arguing.
Where to drink it
On the menu at Dissolved Solids, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya. Reserve a table for the easiest seat.
Frequently asked questions
What glass is the Junos Sour served in?
A chilled coupe, up, no ice. The foam from the egg white sits on top in a thick layer, and the two dashes of Angostura sit on the foam in a decorative pattern. A coupe's wide bowl gives the bartender room to work the bitters art. A sour glass works too if you have one.
Can I substitute the yuzu juice?
Yuzu is hard to find fresh in Malaysia, so this is a real question. Frozen yuzu juice from Japanese specialty importers is the closest substitute. A blend of two parts fresh lemon to one part fresh lime to one part fresh mandarin juice approximates the profile in a pinch. Bottled yuzu reads as flat. If you cannot get yuzu, switch to a standard Whiskey Sour with fresh lemon.
How strong is the Junos Sour?
Around 16 to 19 percent ABV in the glass after the shake. Lower than a Manhattan because the citrus, syrup, and egg white lengthen the drink. The foam doesn't add alcohol but does add the perception of fullness. Built for the start of the night or the middle of dinner; not a nightcap.
Where can I order a Junos Sour in PJ or KL?
On the menu at Dissolved Solids in Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya (43-1 Jalan SS20/11, Tue to Sun 15:00 to 01:00, WhatsApp +60 11-4008 7607). Also on request at Soluble Solids in SS2, Petaling Jaya (50-1 Jalan SS2/24, Wed to Sun 18:00 to 01:00, WhatsApp +60 11-1682 8651). Both bars are in Tatler Asia Top 20 Bars 2025/26. We use fresh yuzu when we can get it and frozen yuzu off-season.
What food pairs with the Junos Sour?
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, anything Japanese leaning. The yuzu echoes the lemon-and-soy palette of an izakaya. Karaage chicken with kewpie. Grilled mackerel. For Malaysian context, the drink pairs well with kaya toast at brunch hours or with assam-leaning dishes like ikan pari bakar. Avoid heavy curries; the foam gets steamrolled.