Walnut Free Paleo Whiskey Sour

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(27)

Tart, golden, and just a little frothy, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you actually know what you're doing behind a bar. The base is simple and clean — good whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and a homemade honey syrup that comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for weeks. That honey syrup is the real secret here, swapping out refined simple syrup for something with a little more warmth and depth, which also keeps the whole thing grain-free and paleo-friendly. The optional egg white step is worth the extra shake — a dry shake before the ice builds a silky, cloud-like foam that settles beautifully on top of the finished pour. Every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution anxiety involved. Whether you serve it over ice in a rocks glass or straight up in a chilled coupe, it looks impressive enough to put in front of guests without any extra effort.

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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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