Western Sunrise Whiskey Sour
A robust whiskey sour with a sunrise twist of orange and bitters, evoking a comfortable getaway feel. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, orange 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 180 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 piece orange wheel
- 1 piece maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz orange juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with a large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on the surface.
- Step 5: Garnish by resting an orange wheel on the rim and skewering a maraschino cherry, placing it beside the wheel.
