Smoked Orange Whiskey Sour

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A smoky twist on the classic whiskey sour, featuring charred orange and balanced with fresh lemon and rich maple syrup. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon whiskey, Fresh lemon juice, Maple 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 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 char one wide strip of orange peel over an open flame until the oils start to smoke, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz maple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker.
  4. Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  5. Step 5: Double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  6. Step 6: Express the charred orange peel over the surface by twisting it to release the oils, then rest it on the rim as garnish.

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