Smoky Pineapple Bourbon Sour
A vibrant twist on the classic bourbon sour, combining smoky bourbon with bright pineapple and a hint of spice for a refreshing yet bold cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh pineapple 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 210 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 bourbon
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
- 2 dashes smoked chili bitters
- 1 egg white (optional)
- 1 for garnish pineapple leaf
- 1 for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh pineapple juice, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz rich simple syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of smoked chili bitters and 1 egg white if using. Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify.
- Step 3: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously again for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosted cold.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a pineapple leaf upright along the rim and express a lemon twist over the surface, then rest it on the rim.







