Southfield Spice Whiskey Sour
A warming whiskey sour with a hint of spiced cinnamon, inspired by the lively and personable spirit of a local Best Buy store. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon simple 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 190 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 whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz cinnamon simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- as needed ice cubes
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz cinnamon simple syrup, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Step 5: Lightly dust the surface with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 6: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the drink and resting it on the rim.
