Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour
This Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour is going to be your new favorite spring drink if you like smooth bourbon with a dash of sweetness. It’s rich, a little sour, and just right with honey and fresh lemon juice.
The frothy egg white foam makes it feel like a classy cocktail bar, but it’s very easy to create at home.
Let’s make something tasty shake!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of bourbon
- ¾ ounce of lemon juice that is fresh
- ½ ounce of honey syrup (honey combined with warm water)
- 1 egg white (to make the top smooth and frothy)
- Cubes of ice
To Garnish:
- A thin slice of lemon
- A drizzle of honey
Tools Needed
- Shaker for cocktails
- Jigger for measuring
- Fine mesh strainer (optional, for a drink that is really smooth)
- Glass of rocks
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the Honey Syrup
In a small glass, mix equal parts honey and warm water until smooth. - Put the ingredients in the shaker.
Put the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. - Shake it dry (no ice)
Close the shaker and shake it hard for 15 seconds to make the egg white frothy. - Add ice and shake again
Put ice cubes in, seal the container, and shake it again for 10 seconds to cool it down. - Pour and strain
Pour the strained drink into a cold rocks glass, leaving the froth on top. - Add a garnish and serve
Add a thin slice of lemon and a little honey to the top of the foam.
Tips and Variations
- First, shake it without ice! This helps make a really frothy foam out of egg whites.
- Use juice from fresh lemons. Lemon juice in a bottle won’t taste as vibrant.
- Want it to be sweeter? Put in another ¼ oz of honey syrup.
- If you want it to be egg-free or vegan, use aquafaba (chickpea water) instead of egg white. It will still have the same foamy texture.
- Be extra fancy! For a lovely look, add a few drops of bitters to the froth and swirl.
- No booze? Instead of bourbon, use apple cider.
- Bourbon flavor stronger? Instead of 2 oz, use 2½ oz of bourbon.
- More citrusy? Put in a little bit of orange juice.
- Best when it’s fresh!
If you’re making it ahead of time, mix everything but the egg white and shake it up when you’re ready.
That’s all there is to it! Your Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour is ready to drink. The precise balance of citrus and bourbon warmth makes it smooth and delicious. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Cheers! 🍯🥃✨