Lyricist’s Honeyed Whiskey Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

A smooth whiskey sour variation brightened with honey and a hint of aromatic bitters, inspired by the tender emotions in a popular tune. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon 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 210 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 lemon juice
• 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 0.5 oz egg white (optional)
• for garnish lemon wheel and maraschino cherry

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 0.5 oz egg white (if using) into a shaker without ice.
2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker, filling to the brim, then shake again for 12 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over one large clear ice cube.
5. Step 5: Garnish by floating a lemon wheel on top and skewering a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick laid across the rim.