Spiced Honeyed Whiskey Sour
A warmly spiced twist on the classic whiskey sour, sweetened with honey and balanced with fresh lemon. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and 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 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 bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- enough to fill shaker and rocks glass ice cubes
- 1 piece lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and place it elegantly on the edge as garnish.
