Ginger-Honey Bourbon Sour with Candied Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A smooth bourbon sour elevated with fresh ginger and honey, garnished with a spicy candied ginger slice for depth. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 lemon juice
• 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
• 1/4 oz fresh ginger juice
• 1 egg white
• 1 slice candied ginger

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, 1/4 oz fresh ginger juice, and 1 egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again for 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to ensure silky texture.
5. Step 5: Garnish by skewering a slice of candied ginger and resting it on the rim.