Charred Citrus and Creole Spice Whiskey Sour

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A smoky twist on the classic whiskey sour with charred citrus and a touch of Creole spice, evoking the vibrant flavors of New Orleans. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, charred orange juice 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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lightly char half an orange over an open flame or grill until the peel is blackened; squeeze 0.5 oz of its juice into a shaker.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz egg white, and a pinch of Creole spice blend into the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and chill the mix.
  4. Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Step 5: Drop 2 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the foam and use a toothpick to create a simple swirl pattern.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin, charred orange wheel resting on the rim.

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