Alpha Gal Friendly Classic Maple Bourbon Sour
This cocktail is a silky, citrus-forward stunner with a cloud of foam on top and just enough sweetness from real maple syrup to balance the bright lemon and the warmth of bourbon. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, mammal-derived ingredients can turn a simple drink into a minefield — but this one is built entirely around ingredients that work. The egg white here comes from a bird, not a mammal, so it delivers that gorgeous frothy texture without any of the concern. Pure maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping things clean and free from any dairy-based additives you might find in flavored syrups or pre-made cocktail mixes. The double-shake technique — first dry, then with ice — is the secret to that thick, velvety foam that makes this look like something a bartender spent years perfecting. A few dashes of bitters and a lemon garnish finish it off with a little drama. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make every Friday night.
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1 serving
- 2 oz bourbon
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz pure maple syrup
- 1 pasteurized egg white
- ice cubes, for shaking and serving
- 2–3 dashes angostura bitters (optional)
Can be omittedangostura bitters
- 1 lemon wheel or twist, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and pasteurized egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until the mixture is frothy and slightly opaque.
- 2
Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker. Seal and shake again for another 10–12 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold to the touch.
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