Ginger-Infused Whiskey Sour with Honey and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A smooth whiskey sour brightened with fresh lemon and sweetened with honey, accented by a warm ginger infusion. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey and 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 "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
• 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 3 slices (about 1/4 inch thick) fresh ginger slices
• 1 large egg white (optional)
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 for garnish lemon twist

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 3 slices fresh ginger and 2 oz water; simmer gently for 5 minutes to create an infused ginger water, then strain and cool.
2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, pour 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 0.5 oz cooled ginger infusion; add 1 large egg white if using.
3. Step 3: Dry shake (without ice) the mixture vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white, then add ice cubes and shake again for 20 seconds until chilled and frothy.
4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist on the rim before serving.