Brazil Nut Free Paleo Whiskey Sour

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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A well-made whiskey sour is one of those cocktails that feels both classic and a little special, and this paleo-friendly version delivers every bit of that experience. Instead of simple syrup, a quick homemade honey syrup brings a floral, rounded sweetness that actually elevates the drink beyond the bar-standard version. Fresh lemon juice keeps things bright and tart, while the bourbon or rye adds that warm, boozy backbone that makes a sour so satisfying. The optional pasteurized egg white is the secret weapon here — a dry shake before the ice goes in builds a silky, cloud-like foam on top that looks genuinely impressive without any fuss. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. Whether you serve it over ice in a rocks glass or straight up in a chilled coupe, this is the kind of drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a proper occasion.

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Ingredients

1 serving

For the honey syrup

¼ cup honey
¼ cup water

For the cocktail

2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
¾ oz fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
½ oz honey syrup (from above)
1 pasteurized egg white (optional)
1 cup ice cubes

For serving

1 lemon wheel or twist, for garnish (optional)
1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before using. The syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
2
If using the pasteurized egg white, add it to a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the white is foamy — this dry shake builds the foam before dilution.

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