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, and 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 "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 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.
