Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour Recipe

Introduction

If you love smooth bourbon with a hint of sweetness, this Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour is about to be your new favorite springtime cocktail! It’s rich, slightly tart, and perfectly balanced with honey and fresh lemon juice. The fluffy egg white foam gives it that fancy cocktail bar feel, but it’s super easy to make at home.

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz honey syrup (honey mixed with warm water)
• 1 egg white (for a smooth, foamy top)
• Ice cubes
• Thin lemon slice (for garnish)
• Drizzle of honey (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make the honey syrup by mixing equal parts honey and warm water in a small glass until smooth.
2. Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and egg white.
3. Step 3: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds without ice to froth the egg white.
4. Step 4: Add ice cubes, seal the shaker again, and shake for 10 seconds to chill the drink.
5. Step 5: Strain into a chilled rocks glass, letting the foam settle on top.
6. Step 6: Drizzle a little honey on top of the foam and garnish with a thin lemon slice. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• Shake without ice first to create a super frothy egg white foam.
• Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor; bottled lemon juice won’t match it.
• For a sweeter drink, add an extra ¼ oz of honey syrup.
• Make it egg-free or vegan by swapping egg white for aquafaba (chickpea water) for the same foamy texture.
• Add a few drops of bitters on top of the foam and swirl for a decorative touch.
• No alcohol? Substitute bourbon with apple cider.
• Use 2½ oz bourbon for a stronger bourbon flavor.
• Add a splash of orange juice for extra citrusy brightness.

Storage

This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh. If you want to prepare ahead, mix all ingredients except the egg white, then add and shake the egg white fresh before serving. Store any honey syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this cocktail without raw egg white?

Yes, you can replace the egg white with aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) to achieve a similar foamy texture while keeping it vegan and egg-free.

How do I make honey syrup?

Simply mix equal parts honey and warm water until the honey dissolves completely to create a smooth syrup that’s easy to blend into cocktails.

Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour Recipe

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• Author: Lana
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 cocktail 1x

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Description

The Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour is a smooth and balanced springtime cocktail featuring rich bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and sweet honey syrup. Topped with a fluffy egg white foam, it delivers a slightly tart and sweet flavor profile that’s perfect for any occasion. Simple to make at home with a cocktail shaker, this drink offers a fancy cocktail bar feel with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)
• 1 egg white (for a smooth, foamy top)
• Ice cubes

For Garnish

• Thin lemon slice
• Drizzle of honey

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Instructions

1. Make the Honey Syrup: In a small glass, mix equal parts honey and warm water until smooth to create honey syrup.
2. Add Ingredients to the Shaker: Pour bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and egg white into a cocktail shaker.
3. Dry Shake (Without Ice): Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds to froth the egg white and create a smooth foamy texture.
4. Shake Again With Ice: Add ice cubes to the shaker, reseal, and shake for an additional 10 seconds to chill the cocktail thoroughly.
5. Strain & Pour: Strain the mixed drink into a chilled rocks glass, allowing the foamy egg white to settle on top.
6. Garnish & Serve: Drizzle a little honey over the foam and garnish the rim with a thin slice of lemon before serving.

Notes

• Shake without ice first to create rich, frothy egg white foam.
• Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice.
• To increase sweetness, add an extra ¼ oz of honey syrup.
• For an egg-free or vegan option, substitute egg white with aquafaba (chickpea water) to maintain the foaminess.
• Add a few drops of bitters on the foam and swirl for a decorative touch.
• No alcohol? Substitute bourbon with apple cider for a non-alcoholic version.
• Adjust bourbon quantity to 2½ oz for a stronger bourbon flavor.
• Add a splash of orange juice for extra citrus complexity.
• Best enjoyed fresh; if making ahead, mix all ingredients except egg white, and shake fresh before serving.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Cocktail
• Method: Shaking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey Bunny Bourbon Sour, bourbon cocktail, whiskey sour, honey cocktail, egg white foam, spring cocktail, bourbon drink, homemade cocktail