Timnath Sunset Whiskey Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A smooth whiskey sour with a sunset hue, combining balanced citrus and sweet notes with a bold whiskey backbone. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, rich 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 190 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 rich simple syrup
• 0.5 oz egg white
• 1 piece maraschino cherry
• 1 strip orange peel
• as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water), and 0.5 oz egg white into a shaker without ice.
2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled and frosty.
4. Step 4: Double-strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube.
5. Step 5: Express an orange peel over the surface by pinching it to release oils, then rest it on the rim.
6. Step 6: Garnish with a maraschino cherry skewered on a cocktail pick placed across the glass rim.