Barrel-Aged Whiskey Sour with Honey and Orange Zest
A smooth whiskey sour elevated with barrel-aged whiskey, honey sweetness, and a bright twist of fresh orange zest. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together barrel-aged whiskey, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey and 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 180 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 barrel-aged whiskey
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- 1 egg white
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish orange slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker, combine 2 oz barrel-aged whiskey, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, 1 tsp fresh orange zest, and 1 egg white. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 2: Add ice cubes to the shaker until half full, then shake again for 20 seconds until the mixture is chilled and frothy.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with 1 orange slice on the rim and serve immediately.
