Last Updated on July 17, 2021 by laurenpacek
This cocktail is a delicious twist on a classic
This Blood Orange Bourbon Sour recipe is a fun, fruity twist on a classic bourbon or whiskey sour. Give it a try, especially when blood oranges are in season!
No excuses needed for enjoying one of these drinks
I was also going to write something about how the weather has been cold and we need cocktails to deal with it, but... Who really needs an excuse to have a little bourbon? Not this kid.
Just enjoy a drink. You deserve it. Treat yo self.
Looking for other bourbon drinks and treats?
Maple Bourbon Moscow Mules, Bourbon Moscow Mules, Bourbon Pumpkin Shrub Cocktails, and a classic Old Fashioned ought to keep you plenty satisfied. This is just the tip of the iceberg, though. Search "bourbon" on this site and see for yourself.
Let's also not forget that you can eat your bourbon, too! Try out these Mini Bourbon Pecan Pies, No-Bake Bourbon Balls, and Maple Bourbon Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies!
Where did you find this recipe?
I found this recipe on the blog A Cocktail Life.
Blood Orange Bourbon Sour
This Blood Orange Bourbon Sour recipe is a fun, fruity twist on a classic bourbon or whiskey sour. Give it a try, especially when blood oranges are in season!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh blood orange juice
- ½ oz fresh lemon or lime juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- blood orange slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, minus the orange slice, in a cocktail shaker with ice. Stir until cold.
- Strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with a blood orange slice.
Notes
Notes: Instructions for how to make simple syrup can be found here.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
What gear should I have on hand to make this recipe?
- A bar spoon, for gently stirring the drink
- Cocktail glasses
- A citrus juicer
Blood orange and bourbon! Such a winner, I love that combo.
Thanks, so do I!!
These look so delicious!!! What a beautiful picture!
Thank you, Leah!!
Beautiful color. Hot damn, I love a good bourbon sour. This looks fab!
Thanks, Julie! I'm right there with you =)
I make a few difficult bourbon drinks. This is,by far, the best! Dangerously, lip-smackingly good!
Why thank you, Tim!
I featured your Blood Orange Bourbon Sour in my blood orange recipes roundup, and my hubby just made me one as we had the ingredients... The only substitution we made was grapefruit bitters. Delicious, and so pretty!
Thank you so much for sharing it, Tamara! I'll be sure to share your roundup. And I'm so glad that you liked it! =D