Brazil Nut Free Classic Maple Bourbon Sour
This cocktail is a serious crowd-pleaser — tart, silky, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. The combination of bright lemon juice and rich maple syrup gives it a depth that plain simple syrup just can't match, while the bourbon brings that warm, oaky backbone the drink is built around. A dry shake with pasteurized egg white is the secret to that gorgeous, cloud-like foam that sits on top — it's the move that separates a great sour from a forgettable one. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can mix and serve with total confidence at any gathering. The optional Angostura bitters dotted across the foam aren't just pretty — they add a subtle spiced complexity that ties everything together beautifully. Strain it slowly into your rocks glass and let that foam settle into a clean, distinct layer before you hand it over, because presentation is half the experience with a cocktail this elegant.
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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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