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Lime Whiskey Sour – A Smooth, Refreshing Twist

Lime Whiskey Sour – A Smooth, Refreshing Twist

We love being surprised by quality. The best way for me to describe this Lime Whiskey Sour is gently sweet and powerfully fresh, fruity without being exotic, with a clean finish but not pretentious. It’s a premium experience, 100%. The spirit is an elevated, bold expression from award-winning distillery Blue Run Spirits, and our recipe is lit from within by premium craft cocktail mixer Fresh Victor. 

A classic Whiskey Sour with fresh lime juice, whiskey, and a smooth finish in a chilled glass.

Fresh Victor is nonalcoholic, so if you’re celebrating Dry January into the rest of 2025, perhaps you can treat yourself to a high-quality mocktail right out of the bottle. We were gifted several flavors to try, so keep an eye out here for more cocktails made with Fresh Victor.

A Bourbon Lime Sour cocktail served in a chilled glass with a lime garnish and ice cubes.

Tips for making a Lime Whiskey Sour

  • This drink doesn’t have ice in the glass, so we recommend serving in small coupe glasses. (We love these but we recommend gently washing them by hand.)
  • A cocktail shaker provides the chill to make this so wonderfully drinkable and refreshing.
  • I did find that a bit of simple syrup added to a sweeter finish of this Lime Whiskey Sour.
 A step-by-step look at making a Whiskey Sour with fresh lime and agave syrup.

More About the Whiskey

Blue Run Bourbon is a high-proof micro-batch blend that balances bold flavors with a smooth finish. Soft floral and jasmine aromas give way to rich cocoa, oak, and earth, while notes of orange, cinnamon, and honey lead into a lingering sweet wood spice. Its velvety depth makes it the perfect bourbon to elevate a Lime Whiskey Sour with rich, nuanced character.

(Look for the butterfly on the label when shopping. It’s still available at some retailers.)

More About the Mixer

Complementing the bourbon is Fresh Victor Mexican Lime & Agave premium craft mixer, crafted from 100% fresh ingredients, including filtered water, fresh lime juice, organic cane sugar, and organic agave nectar.

“This mixer guarantees the perfect balance of tangy and sweet in every sip. We found it to be entirely drinkable on its own, and after this recipe, I did indeed drink it alc-free and enjoyed every bit.”

Its vibrant lime flavor, enhanced by the natural sweetness of agave, provides a bright and refreshing counterpoint to the rich notes of the bourbon.

A glass of classic Whiskey Sour with a lime wedge and ice, served on a wooden bar.
A perfectly balanced Whiskey Sour with fresh lime and bourbon, ready to sip.

Lime Whiskey Sour

This Lime Whiskey Sour is a smooth, citrus-forward cocktail with a bold whiskey base and a refreshing lime kick. Made with Fresh Victor Mexican Lime & Agave and Blue Run Kentucky Whiskey, it’s a premium-tasting drink that's easy to shake up and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Blue Run Ember bourbon
  • 1 oz Fresh Victor Mexican Lime & Agave
  • ½ oz simple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine bourbon, Fresh Victor juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well until chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe glass and serve.

Notes

Can’t get Fresh Victor Mexican Lime & Agave? Here’s a subpar but passable substitute:

  1. Start with a simple syrup. (Here’s our recipe.)
  2. To ½ oz of simple syrup, add 1 part fresh lime juice to 2 parts cold water to the syrup (e.g., 1 oz lime juice + 2 oz water + 1 oz simple syrup).
  3. Stir well to combine and adjust to taste.

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