Amberjack Sunset Sour
A boldly balanced sour cocktail featuring bourbon and fresh citrus with a hint of honey, inspired by the adventurous spirit of a fishing day. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 0.5 oz egg white
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 0.5 oz egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway. Shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with 3 dashes of Angostura bitters artfully dotted on the foam surface.
