Twilight Berry Whiskey Sour
A deep-hued whiskey sour enriched with muddled berries for a luscious twist on a classic favorite. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, 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 simple syrup
- 5 pcs fresh blackberries
- 1 egg white
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 5 fresh blackberries at the bottom of a shaker and muddle gently until crushed but not pureed.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, and 1 egg white to the shaker without ice.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and berry juice.
- Step 4: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty.
- Step 5: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove berry seeds and ice shards.
- Step 6: Garnish with a single blackberry skewered on a cocktail pick resting across the rim.
