How do you make simple syrup?

Heat equal parts of water and granulated sugar (1 cup water and 1 cup sugar for example), on a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and let the syrup cool before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple weeks.

Can I use regular oranges instead of blood oranges?

Yes, this bourbon sour will still taste delicious with regular oranges, but it won’t have the same citrusy, tangy, raspberry-like blood orange taste.

Blood Orange Whiskey Sour - The Littlest Crumb

Description

This easy blood orange whiskey sour is the best bourbon sour cocktail to make this winter. It’s not too sweet, and not to heavy on the whiskey, giving it the perfect balance of blood orange flavour and whiskey undertones.

Ingredients

Scale

4 oz blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 oz whiskey
1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 oz simple syrup*

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Instructions

Add the blood orange juice, whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 5 to 7 seconds until the outside of the shaker is froster.
Strain and pour into a serving glass prepped with fresh ice. Enjoy responsibly!

Notes

*See blog post for how to make your own simple syrup.
Each blood orange gives 2-3 oz juice. Using a juicer will help you extract the most juice possible.
Adjust the whiskey to your taste. If you prefer a stronger drink, add an extra ounce of whiskey.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: Stirred
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 173
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 13mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18.7g
Fiber: 0.7g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg