Smoked Orange and Rosemary Whiskey Sour

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A smoky twist on the classic whiskey sour featuring fresh orange juice and fragrant rosemary for a layered, refreshing cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice 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 180 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lightly bruise 1 sprig of fresh rosemary by gently pressing it with the back of a spoon to release its oils.
  2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, and the bruised rosemary sprig.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
  4. Step 4: Double strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice to remove rosemary bits.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the glass by holding it skin-side down and giving it a firm twist, then rim the glass with the peel and use it as garnish.

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