Peanut Free Classic Maple Bourbon Sour
This cocktail is the kind of drink that makes people ask what's in it — silky, tart, and just sweet enough, with a foam top that looks like it came from a proper bar. Pure maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, giving the sour a warm, rounded depth that simple syrup just can't match alongside the bourbon. The double-shake method — first dry, then with ice — is the secret to that gorgeous, cloud-like layer of foam sitting on top of the finished drink. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about when you're mixing for a crowd. A few dashes of Angostura bitters dotted across the foam add a beautiful aromatic finish that makes the whole glass look almost too good to drink. Whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of craft cocktail that feels genuinely special without requiring a trip to a specialty bar.
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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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