Honey-Lavender Sour with Orange Zest

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A floral and smooth sour cocktail balancing honey sweetness with bright orange zest and a hint of lavender. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Fresh lemon juice, and 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 190 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes lavender bitters.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts over.
  3. Step 3: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
  4. Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin-side down and twisting to release oils, then rest it elegantly on the rim of the glass.

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