Mediterranean Fig and Honey Whiskey Sour
A smooth whiskey sour enriched with fig syrup and honey, evoking Mediterranean sweetness and depth. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together whiskey, fresh lemon juice, fig 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 195 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 whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz fig syrup
- 0.25 oz honey
- 1 large egg white
- 1, for garnish dried fig slice
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz fig syrup, 0.25 oz honey, and 1 large egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a single dried fig slice on the foam surface.
