Honey-Ginger Bourbon Sour with Angostura Bitters

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A smooth bourbon sour enhanced with the warmth of honey and fresh ginger, balanced by citrus and a dash of bitters. This recipe, ready in about 10 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)
• 0.25 oz fresh ginger juice
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 egg white (optional)
• 1 twist for garnish lemon twist

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, 0.25 oz fresh ginger juice, and 1 egg white into the shaker.
3. Step 3: Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
4. Step 4: Add ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the exterior frosts.
5. Step 5: Strain into a chilled coupe glass through a fine mesh strainer.
6. Step 6: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on the foam surface and use a toothpick to create a subtle swirl pattern.
7. Step 7: Garnish with a lemon twist expressed over the drink and placed on the rim.