Citrus-Honey Whiskey Sour with Cardamom
A fragrant twist on the classic whiskey sour, brightened with fresh citrus and a subtle cardamom note. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, fresh 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 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 bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- a pinch ground cardamom
- 0.5 oz egg white
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, a pinch of ground cardamom, and 0.5 oz egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin wheel of orange zest twisted over the drink to release oils, then rest it on the rim.
