Warm-Spiced Honey Bourbon Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup (1:1 honey and water) 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 "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
• 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
• 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• a pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 egg white
• 1 for garnish lime wheel
• a light dusting for garnish ground nutmeg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and incorporate the spices.
3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker to the brim, then shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin lime wheel floated on top and lightly dust the surface with freshly grated nutmeg.