Pistachio Free Paleo Whiskey Sour

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Tart, boozy, and just sweet enough, this cocktail is a serious upgrade on the classic bar staple — made with real ingredients you can actually feel good about. Instead of simple syrup, a quick homemade honey syrup brings natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the bright punch of fresh lemon juice and the warmth of bourbon or rye. The whole thing comes together in minutes, and the optional dry-shake technique with a pasteurized egg white creates that gorgeous, velvety foam on top that makes it look like something a professional bartender just handed you. No artificial sours mix, no mystery additives — just clean, whole-food ingredients that happen to be completely free of tree nuts in any form. Whether you shake it up for a dinner party or a quiet Friday night, straining it into a chilled coupe with a lemon twist makes it feel genuinely special. The honey syrup can even be made two weeks ahead, so you're always one quick shake away from a seriously satisfying drink.

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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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