Legume Free Classic Maple Bourbon Sour

This cocktail is the kind of drink that feels both classic and a little special — tart lemon, smooth bourbon, and the warm, caramel depth of pure maple syrup all balanced into something genuinely craveable. The dry shake technique with pasteurized egg white is the real magic here, building that signature silky foam that sits on top like a cloud and makes every sip feel luxurious. For anyone navigating legume-free living, a traditional whiskey sour can be a quiet minefield — some recipes call for aquafaba (chickpea water) as a vegan foam substitute, but this version keeps things clean with a straightforward egg white instead. Every ingredient in the glass is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, and their derivatives, so you can sip without second-guessing. The optional Angostura bitters add a lovely aromatic complexity, and a lemon twist on the rim makes it look like something you'd pay good money for at a craft cocktail bar. It comes together in minutes and requires nothing more than a shaker and a fine-mesh strainer.

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