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Blood Orange Bourbon Sour

Feb 19, 2015 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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!

Blood Orange Bourbon Sours | A Nerd Cooks

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.

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Blood Orange Bourbon Sours | A Nerd Cooks

Blood Orange Bourbon Sour

Lauren Pacek
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!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 160 kcal

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

Serving: 1Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

Keyword blood orange bourbon sour
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What gear should I have on hand to make this recipe?

  • A bar spoon, for gently stirring the drink
  • Cocktail glasses
  • A citrus juicer
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  1. The Beeroness (@TheBeeroness)

    February 19, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Blood orange and bourbon! Such a winner, I love that combo.

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    • A_Nerd_Cooks

      February 19, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks, so do I!!

      Reply
  2. Leah

    February 23, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    These look so delicious!!! What a beautiful picture!

    Reply
    • A_Nerd_Cooks

      March 08, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you, Leah!!

      Reply
  3. Julie

    February 24, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Beautiful color. Hot damn, I love a good bourbon sour. This looks fab!

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    • A_Nerd_Cooks

      March 08, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks, Julie! I'm right there with you =)

      Reply
  4. Tim

    April 08, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    I make a few difficult bourbon drinks. This is,by far, the best! Dangerously, lip-smackingly good!

    Reply
    • ANerdCooks

      April 09, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      Why thank you, Tim!

      Reply
  5. Tamara Lowell Andersen

    January 15, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    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!

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    • ANerdCooks

      January 15, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      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

      Reply

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