Spiced Honey-Lemon Whiskey Sour Cocktail

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

A classic whiskey sour elevated with a hint of warming spices and bright lemon balanced by natural honey sweetness. This American recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together whiskey (bourbon or rye), fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup (1:1 honey and 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 whiskey (bourbon or rye)
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 lemon wheel, for garnish
• 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz whiskey, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup (made by dissolving equal parts honey and warm water), 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp ground ginger.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is chilled and the mixture is well combined.
3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel and 1 maraschino cherry before serving.