Wickedly Spiced Honey Bourbon Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

A deep, warming bourbon sour with spicy cinnamon and honey notes over a bright lemon backbone. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to 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
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
• a pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 egg white
• as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 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 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker until full and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
4. Step 4: Double-strain into a rocks glass over a large clear ice cube.
5. Step 5: Garnish by dusting a tiny pinch of cinnamon over the foam and placing a thin lemon twist on the rim.