Stirred Honey Lavender Sour
A smooth, lightly floral sour with honey sweetness balanced by fresh lemon and a hint of lavender aroma. This recipe, ready in about 6 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 2 dashes lavender bitters
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 dried lavender sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes halfway. Add 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes lavender bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Garnish with a single dried lavender sprig placed delicately on the surface for aroma.
