Blood Orange Bourbon Sour Cocktail
A citrusy twist on a classic bourbon sour, featuring fresh blood orange juice for vibrant flavor and color.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Hawthorne strainer
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Rocks glass or coupe glass
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh-squeezed blood orange juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white optional, pasteurized
- 2-3 dashes orange or aromatic bitters
- 1 slice blood orange for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour the bourbon, blood orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) into your shaker.
- Dry shake for about 15 seconds to foam the egg white.
- Add ice and shake again until cold.
- Double strain into your glass.
- Add bitters on top, swirl or decorate.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice.
Notes
Swap lime for lemon for a sharper taste. Increase simple syrup for more sweetness. Use fresh citrus for best flavor.