Widely Liked Honey-Ginger Whiskey Sour
A balanced whiskey sour with a twist of honey and ginger, delivering a smooth and approachable flavor for many palates. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon 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 230 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
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 1/4 oz fresh ginger juice
- 1 egg white (optional)
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel
- 1 candied ginger piece
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honey syrup, 1/4 oz fresh ginger juice, and 1 egg white (if using) into a shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and pulp.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lemon wheel resting on the rim and a small piece of candied ginger placed on the side of the glass.
