The Smith & Shaker
This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Fresh lemon juice, and Simple syrup 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 220 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
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 0.5 oz Egg white
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 0.5 oz egg white.
- Step 2: Shake without ice for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white, then add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove any ice chips or egg white solids.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of lemon peel over the drink, twisting to release oils, and rest it on the rim as a garnish.
