By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

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Ginger Whiskey Sour

Serves 1

836 cal · 45 min

Ginger Whiskey Sour

Recipe GLPR4c7970458321c4

4.8(1)
Beverage
45 min
836 cal
Servings: 1
Stovetop

A warming spiced cocktail that combines smooth whiskey with bright lemon juice and homemade ginger syrup. The ginger syrup is prepared fresh by simmering sliced ginger with sugar and water, creating a fragrant base that balances the tartness of lemon and the boldness of whiskey. Served over ice and garnished with a lemon slice and cherry, this drink offers a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy notes.

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Ingredients

2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

1 cup granulated sugar

2 cups water

2 ounces whiskey

1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

ice cubes

1 lemon slice, for garnish

1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, sugar, and water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely and the ginger infuses the syrup.

  3. Remove from heat and carefully strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the ginger solids. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 25 minutes.

  4. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes. Pour the whiskey, 1 ounce of the chilled ginger syrup, and the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the glass.

  5. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.75

Every ingredient is a standard find at any Charlotte grocer—even ALDI stocks fresh ginger, whiskey, and lemons year-round. The actual hands-on time is roughly five minutes of muddling, straining, and pouring, not 45, so adjust your expectation; the 45 minutes likely includes drinking time. Cost per serving lands under $3, driven mostly by the whiskey pour, and this is a single-drink recipe that goes down the same night with no reheats. The one small caveat is that quality ginger syrup (if you make it fresh rather than muddling) adds a few minutes and a tiny bit of planning ahead, but it's not a barrier to a casual weeknight.

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