Honey-Lavender Whiskey Sour
A floral and smooth twist on the classic sour, with honey's sweetness and lavender's delicate aroma elevating bourbon's warmth. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup 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 125 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
- 1.5 oz bourbon whiskey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup
- 2 dashes lavender bitters
- 1 egg white
- 1 small lavender sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz bourbon whiskey, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes lavender bitters.
- Step 2: Add 1 egg white to the shaker and dry shake (without ice) for 15 seconds to emulsify.
- Step 3: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 small lavender sprig.
