Honey-Ginger Bourbon Sour with Orange Zest
A smooth bourbon sour sweetened with honey and brightened by fresh ginger and zesty orange peel. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Bourbon whiskey, Fresh lemon juice, Honey syrup (1:1 honey to 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 whiskey
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 1/4 oz Fresh ginger juice
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 wide strip Orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, and 1/4 oz fresh ginger juice.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove pulp and ice shards.
- Step 5: Express the oils from a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin-side down and twisting firmly.
- Step 6: Rub the orange peel around the rim of the glass, then rest it elegantly on the rim as garnish.
