Ginger-Spiced Bourbon Sour with Honey Syrup
A warming bourbon sour enhanced with fresh ginger and honey syrup for balanced spice and sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon, 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
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large egg white
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 for garnish lemon wheel
- enough for shaking and serving ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, 1 tsp freshly grated ginger, and 1 large egg white.
- Step 2: Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and ginger.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until chilled and frothy.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Add 2 dashes of angostura bitters on top and garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim.
