Honey Maraschino Scotch Sour
A smooth sour cocktail where honey and maraschino cherry syrup create a balanced, floral finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Scotch whisky, Fresh lemon juice, Honey 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 220 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 Scotch whisky
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Honey
- 0.5 oz Maraschino cherry syrup
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Scotch whisky, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey, and 0.5 oz maraschino cherry syrup.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the exterior is frosty and diluted to a balanced consistency.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass, discard ice, and garnish with a single maraschino cherry.
