Citrus-Spiced Bourbon Stir
A smooth bourbon cocktail with warming spices and a bright citrus twist, stirred to silky perfection for an evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh orange juice, spiced honey syrup 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 190 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
- 3/4 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz spiced honey syrup
- 3 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes and add 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz fresh orange juice, and 1/2 oz spiced honey syrup (honey infused with cinnamon and clove).
- Step 2: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the drink to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and rest it on the edge as garnish.
