Spiced Honey Best Sour
A smooth and tangy sour cocktail with a hint of warm honey and spice, delivering a balanced, elegant finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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 lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- a pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 egg white (optional)
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 piece lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and 1 egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and integrate flavors.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin lemon wheel floated on the surface.
