Wicked Blackberry Sour
A bold and tangy sour cocktail with deep blackberry notes, balanced by fresh lemon juice and a smooth whiskey base. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, blackberry puree 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 whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz blackberry puree
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 large egg white
- 3 for garnish blackberries
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz blackberry puree, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 large egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create foam.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker to the brim and shake again for 15 seconds until frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish with 3 fresh blackberries skewered on a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim.
