Honey-Ginger Whiskey Sour with Fresh Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

A bright and balanced whiskey sour variation featuring honey and fresh ginger for a warming, tangy sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lime juice, and 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 lime juice
• 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 lime wheel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, and 1 tsp freshly grated ginger.
2. Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled and fragrant with ginger.
3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 lime wheel on the rim and serve immediately.