Southern Driver
Elevate your cocktail game with the Southern Driver, a refreshing yet bold bourbon-based drink that perfectly blends the smoky depth of bourbon whiskey with the bright, citrusy sweetness of fresh orange juice. Enhanced with a touch of simple syrup for just the right balance, this quick and easy cocktail comes together in just five minutes, making it ideal for laid-back evenings or casual entertaining. Served over ice and garnished with an elegant orange slice, the Southern Driver exudes Southern charm and sophistication in every sip. Whether you're a bourbon aficionado or exploring whiskey cocktails for the first time, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 piece orange slice
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
Pour in the bourbon whiskey, fresh orange juice, and simple syrup.
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
Garnish with an orange slice on the rim of the glass or float it in the drink.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
