Blood Orange & Ginger Boston Sour

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!

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.

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.

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

More winter cocktails you may like…

• Fig Infused Bourbon
• Apple Bourbon Smash
• Chocolate Negroni
• Pomegranate Kir Royale
• Blood Orange Mimosa
• Red Wine Sangria
• Cranberry Apple Sangria

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