Warm-Spiced Honey Bourbon Sour
This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lime juice, 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 "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
- 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
- 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.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and incorporate the spices.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker to the brim, then shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin lime wheel floated on top and lightly dust the surface with freshly grated nutmeg.
