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Boston sours are a delicious and impressive take on the classic whiskey sour! My version of the East coast cocktail is gorgeously hued, incredibly easy to make, and flavored with blood orange juice and ginger liqueur. This Blood Orange Boston Sour is one celebratory drink worth shaking up.

I love to serve this cocktail all winter long. It’s great for the holidays, New Year’s Eve and even Valentine’s Day!

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About the Boston Sour

So about this show stopping whiskey cocktail. It looks pretty fancy but is one of the easiest cocktails you can make. Inspired by the classic whiskey sour, the addition of an egg white upgrades it to “Boston Whiskey Sour” status, or simply a Boston Sour.

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Adding egg white to Boston Sours

You might be a bit skeptical about adding an egg white to your cocktail, and I understand that. But hear me out, it adds the most luxurious, frothy texture to the drink and has a way of bringing the flavors together. However, if you’re really freaked out about the egg white, opt for pasteurized egg white or leave it out — you’ll still have a delicious whiskey sour.

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How to make a Whiskey Sour, New York Sour, and Boston Sour

Whiskey Sour:

  • 2 parts whiskey
  • 1 part lemon juice
  • ½ part simple syrup
  • Orange or lemon slice and maraschino cherry as garnish.

New York Sour:

  • 2 parts whiskey
  • 1 part lemon juice
  • ½-1 part simple syrup
  • ½ part fruity red wine (Shiraz or Malbec)
  • Wine is floated on top of shaken drink.

Boston Sour:

  • 2 parts bourbon
  • 1 part lemon juice
  • ½-1 part simple syrup
  • 1 egg white
45-degree angle of pink whiskey sour in a coupe glass set on a marble table.

More winter cocktails you may like…

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Blood Orange & Ginger Boston Sour

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 cocktail
Category Cocktail/Drink
Author Lauren Grant

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Gorgeously hued, incredibly easy to make, and flavored with blood orange juice and ginger liqueur, this Blood Orange Boston Sour is one celebratory drink worth shaking up.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces fresh blood orange juice
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce ginger liqueur such as Domaine De Canton
  • 1 egg white optional
  • Blood orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine orange juice, whiskey, lemon juice, liqueur, and egg white in a cocktail shaker, fill halfway with ice, secure lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and top with blood orange slice.

Notes

If you're nervous about using fresh egg white, go ahead and use the pasteurized egg whites which are sold in cartons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2.5gSodium: 30mgSugar: 10g
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Lauren Grant is a professional culinary food scientist, food writer, recipe developer, and food photographer. Lauren is a previous magazine editor and test kitchen developer and has had work published in major national publications including Diabetic Living Magazine, Midwest Living Magazine, Cuisine at Home Magazine, EatingWell.com, AmericasTestKitchen.com, and more.

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  2. 5 stars
    I made the Blood Orange and Ginger Sour,I had to sub the ginger liqueur with ginger beer because I don’t have any and I am following stay at home orders during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was delicious and perfectly balanced. It was my first egg white cocktail and I am so glad I tried it. I will be trying it with the ginger liqueur as soon as I can get my hands on some. Thanks for a great recipe.

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