Velvety Lavender Honey Sour
A soothing yet lively mix of honey, lavender-infused syrup, and lemon juice balanced with bourbon for a floral twist on the classic sour. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, lavender honey 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 lavender honey syrup
- 0.5 oz (optional for froth) egg white
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 sprig for garnish dried lavender sprig
- 1 twist for garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to half full. Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz lavender honey syrup, and 0.5 oz egg white if using.
- Step 2: Dry shake (without ice) for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish with a dried lavender sprig laid across the rim and a lemon twist expressed over the surface, then rested on the glass edge.
