Compressed Citrus Sour
A balanced and vibrant sour cocktail with fresh citrus and a subtle compression of flavors, ideal for a crisp palate cleanser. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Fresh lime juice, Egg white 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 220 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 lime juice
- 0.75 oz Orange marmalade syrup (1:1 marmalade to water)
- 1 Egg white
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 Thin orange slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz orange marmalade syrup into a cocktail shaker.
- Step 2: Add 1 egg white, then dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds (no ice) to emulsify and create foam.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker to fill halfway and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with one large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin orange slice on the foam, slightly twisting it to release oils.
