High School Reunion Sour
A playful and tart whiskey sour variation with a hint of cherry, inspired by the drama and charm of teenage popularity. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, maraschino liqueur 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 220 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
- 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- 1 maraschino cherry
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain into a rocks glass filled with a large clear ice cube.
- Step 5: Garnish with a maraschino cherry skewered on a cocktail pick, resting it on the rim.
