Honey-Ginger Whiskey Sour

Name: Honey-Ginger Whiskey Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 1/2 oz (from 1-inch ginger root, grated and strained) fresh ginger juice; 1/2 oz honey simple syrup; 2 oz bourbon; 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice; 1 (optional for foam) egg white

A balanced twist on the classic sour, where honey-ginger syrup cuts through the tart lemon, creating a smooth, warming sip with a velvety foam.

Cuisine: Cocktails

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

1/2 oz (from 1-inch ginger root, grated and strained) fresh ginger juice
1/2 oz honey simple syrup
2 oz bourbon
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1 (optional for foam) egg white

Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1/2 oz fresh ginger juice, 1/2 oz honey simple syrup, 2 oz bourbon, and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice; fill with ice and shake without the egg white for 10 seconds.
Step 2: If using egg white, add it to the shaker, then shake dry (without ice) for 15 seconds until frothy and emulsified.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass and serve immediately for a smooth, layered texture.