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, 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 "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
- 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.
