Velvet Pomegranate Sour
A richly layered sour cocktail combining tart pomegranate juice and smooth bourbon, balanced with a touch of sweetness and a velvety egg white foam. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice 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
- 1 oz fresh pomegranate juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 large egg white
- a small handful pomegranate seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh pomegranate juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1 large egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by dropping 6-8 fresh pomegranate seeds on top of the foam to create a striking contrast.
