Lupin Free Bourbon Whiskey Sour
Tart, sweet, and bracingly refreshing, this classic cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any evening feel like a proper occasion. The balance of bright lemon juice and smooth simple syrup against the warmth of bourbon or rye is genuinely hard to beat. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of legume-derived additives — no flour blends, no thickeners, nothing that could sneak in an unexpected allergen. Lupin, which sometimes appears as a filler or flour substitute in processed foods and premixed cocktail syrups, simply has no place in this clean, from-scratch build. You shake it hard over ice until the shaker frosts up, then strain it into a rocks glass for that satisfying, slightly diluted chill. A maraschino cherry and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from weeknight treat to something that looks genuinely impressive. Mix one up for guests and watch it disappear fast.
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1 serving
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Can be omittedmaraschino cherry
- 1 lemon wheel or half-wheel, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- 2
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosty.
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