Almond Free Classic Maple Bourbon Sour

This cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like a proper bartender the moment you set it down on the counter. The double-shake technique — first dry, then with ice — is the secret to that gorgeous, cloud-like foam sitting on top, and it genuinely looks as impressive as anything you'd order at a craft bar. Pure maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, bringing a warm, caramel-edged depth that plays beautifully against the bright hit of fresh lemon juice and the bold backbone of bourbon. For anyone navigating nut allergies, cocktail menus and pre-made mixes can be a minefield of almond orgeat and hazelnut syrups, but every single ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify. The pasteurized egg white is the other MVP — it gives the sour that silky, frothy texture without any dairy or nut-based additions. A few dashes of Angostura bitters dotted across the foam add a gorgeous aromatic finish and make the whole thing look almost too pretty to drink. Almost.

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