The Apricot Ginger Whiskey Sour is bright, lively, and just a little unexpected. Apricot gives the drink a round stone-fruit center, ginger adds heat, and lemon keeps the finish clean. It is a sour with enough personality for cocktail hour, but enough balance to stay easy to drink.
Apricot Ginger Whiskey Sour
A bright whiskey sour with apricot, ginger, lemon, and a silky optional foam.
Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Shaken
Serves
1
Profile
Apricot, ginger, tart
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz apricot liqueur or apricot syrup
- 1/4 oz ginger syrup
- 1 egg white or 1/2 oz aquafaba, optional
- Apricot slice or candied ginger, for garnish
Suggested Brand
A suggested option for the bourbon base.
Method
- Add bourbon, lemon juice, apricot liqueur or syrup, ginger syrup, and egg white or aquafaba to a shaker.
- Dry shake without ice for 10 seconds if using egg white or aquafaba.
- Add ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish.
Bar Tools
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Cocktail strainer
- Citrus press
Whiskey Scene Notes
Apricot has a delicate flavor, so avoid a bourbon that is too tannic or hot. A bottle with vanilla, honey, and soft spice will let the fruit come forward.
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