Earnest Honey Ginger Whiskey Sour

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A sincere and earnest cocktail blending the warmth of whiskey with spicy ginger and sweet honey, brightened by fresh lemon juice. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, honey-ginger 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 230 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 230 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes halfway.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey-ginger syrup, and 1 fresh egg white to the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white (dry shake).
  4. Step 4: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker, then shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the outside is cold and frosty.
  5. Step 5: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by floating a thin lemon wheel on the foam and resting a small piece of candied ginger on the rim.

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