A fresh whiskey sour recipe infused with bold blueberry flavor makes a delightful fruit-forward variation of the classic whiskey sour cocktail. Try this easy recipe with sweet garden basil, crushed blueberries, lemon, and fresh frothy egg white anytime you want to up the game, and elevate your basic whiskey sour cocktail. Believe me, this is the one to try!
A silky blueberry whiskey sour with fresh egg white for a frothy dreamy cocktail
- You don’t need to have a whole bottle of sour mix on hand in order to make a delicious whiskey sour cocktail. In order to yield delicious results in this (or any) cocktail, all you need to do is create balance among the flavors: acidity+ sweetness + spirit + texture
- In this case, we’ll copy the same formula once again, using an acid (lemon juice), a sweetener (simple syrup), a spirit (bourbon) and fruit.
- The quick addition of a fresh egg white doesn’t affect the taste, but rather the body of the cocktail, adding a sexy silky and frothy finish to this super tasty whiskey sour…
Prepare these, dry shake FIRST (without ice), then shake again over ice, and strain for a fresh homemade whiskey sour infused with delicious fruity flavor!
What’s THe Best Whiskey for a Whiskey SOur?
I personally recommend a bourbon whiskey for whiskey sour cocktails. There’s something so satisfying about the well-rounded flavors that a good bourbon boasts. Bourbon encompasses a broad variety of notes and aromas that lean towards vanilla, caramel, spice, and so many more characteristics. Here are a few faves:
- Bulleit Bourbon
- Four Roses
- Buffalo Trace
- Knob Creek
- Maker’s Mark
To mix this easy whiskey sour recipe flavored with fresh citrus and ripe blueberries, you’ll need 6 basic ingredients.
Whiskey Sour Ingredients
- Fresh ripe blueberries
- Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Simple syrup
- Bourbon
- Fresh egg white
How To Make a Blueberry Whiskey Sour
If you like your whiskey sour zestier and on the dry side, add more fresh lemon and enjoy. If you prefer it on the fruity side, prepare as is, adding more blueberries and/or syrup to taste as desired.
When To Serve a Whiskey sour
A good whiskey sour needs no occasion, rhyme, or reason. It’s a classic cocktail that can be enjoyed anytime of year. Having said that, the luscious fresh berry flavor and citrus notes make this a tasty cocktail to enjoy for numerous occasions…
- Enjoy this as a spring bourbon cocktail or an Easter bourbon cocktail by adding in 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves and muddling in with the blueberries for a refreshing herbaceous spring drink.
- Serve this whiskey cocktail as a festive Fourth of July drink with ripe berries or serve at a backyard bbq for Memorial Day.
- Enjoy on hot summer days and serve as a festive Kentucky Derby cocktail.
Just remember, with the egg white, to dry shake (no ice first), then shake again with fresh ice, strain, and enjoy when you crave an easy whiskey drink with bright ingredients that bursts with fresh flavor.
The same good bourbon you use for this easy cocktail recipe can also be used to make a cherry lemon bourbon cocktail over crushed ice, a sparkling apple cider bourbon cocktail, a maple cranberry bourbon cocktail, or an applecrisp bourbon cocktail.
If you love the mix of fresh ripe blueberries and bourbon, then try a blueberry mint julep at the height of the hot summer months, or sip it on Derby Day!
Basil Blueberry Bourbon Whiskey Sour Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon - your favorite good quality bourbon
- ¼ cup Fresh Blueberries - ripe
- 3 to 4 leaves Fresh Basil - torn and tossed in (optional for a refreshing variation)
- ¼ oz Lemon Juice - fresh-squeezed
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Fresh Egg White
Instructions
- Drop the fresh blueberries into the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle. Muddle the blueberries, piercing through the skin until flesh and juices are released and berries are completely crushed.
- Using a tablespoon, crack a fresh egg and measure out 1 tablespoon of fresh egg white. Splash this into the cocktail shaker with the muddled berries.
- Splash in the fresh lemon to the same cocktail shaker.
- Now splash in the simple syrup and the bourbon into the same cocktail shaker with blueberries and egg white.
- Cover the cocktail shaker and dry shake (without adding any ice) for 15 to 30 seconds to build up body, froth, and foam.
- Fill the cocktail shaker about halfway with fresh ice cubes, cover, and now shake again until cold, and chilled through.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the cocktail into a coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and a few drops of Angostura bitters over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy very cold.
