Herbal Green Tea Bourbon Sour
A smooth bourbon cocktail infused with green tea and brightened with fresh lemon juice, offering a subtle herbal complexity. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Bourbon whiskey, Strong brewed green tea, cooled, Fresh lemon juice 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 180 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 Strong brewed green tea, cooled
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white (optional for froth)
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 for garnish Lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz cooled strong brewed green tea, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup, and 1 egg white if using.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the surface, twisting to release oils, then resting it gently on the rim.
