Widely Liked Vanilla Bourbon Sour
A smooth bourbon sour enhanced with vanilla notes and a balanced tangy sweetness, crafted for broad appeal. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, vanilla syrup 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz vanilla syrup
- 1 small egg white
- 1 piece lemon wheel
- 3 drops angostura bitters
- enough for shaker and glass large ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz vanilla syrup, and 1 small egg white to an empty cocktail shaker.
- Step 2: Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add large ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Add 3 drops of Angostura bitters on the foam surface and gently use a toothpick to create a simple design.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin lemon wheel placed on the rim.
