Golden Hour Sour

Description: A sophisticated twist on the classic whiskey sour, the Golden Hour Sour skips the egg white and introduces a blend of rich honey and aromatic bitters to create a velvety, smooth, and subtly sweet experience that captures the essence of the golden hour. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey - 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1/2 oz honey syrup (2 parts honey, 1 part hot water, mixed until dissolved) - 1/2 oz simple syrup (or adjust to taste) - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh thyme for garnish Instructions: 1. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup, simple syrup, and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. 4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh thyme. Type of Glass: Old-fashioned glass