Honey-Ginger Bourbon Cocktail with Orange Zest

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A smooth bourbon cocktail sweetened with honey and brightened by fresh ginger and a twist of orange zest for depth and warmth. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water), fresh ginger, thinly sliced 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 3 thin slices of fresh ginger gently to release their aroma and flavor.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 3/4 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey dissolved in warm water), and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice into the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir vigorously for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils from 1 orange peel twist over the drink by holding it over the glass and pinching firmly, then use the twist as garnish.

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