Lemon Bourbon Sour with Fresh Ginger

Name: Lemon Bourbon Sour with Fresh Ginger
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 oz Bourbon; 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice; 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 0.5 oz Fresh ginger

A bright, zesty cocktail where fresh ginger and lemon juice balance the richness of bourbon for a perfectly refreshing drink.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Bourbon
0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz Simple syrup
0.5 oz Fresh ginger

Instructions

Step 1: In a shaker, add 0.5 oz grated fresh ginger and 0.5 oz simple syrup, then muddle gently for 10 seconds until the ginger releases its oils and the syrup dissolves.
Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker, then fill with ice.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the drink is well-chilled.
Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a thin lemon twist, expressing its oils over the drink before dropping it in.