Pecan Free Classic Maple Bourbon Sour
This cocktail is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a serious craft bar but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of ingredients. The combination of bourbon, bright fresh lemon juice, and pure maple syrup hits that perfect sweet-tart balance, while the pasteurized egg white creates a silky, cloud-like foam that makes every sip feel luxurious. A double shake — first dry, then with ice — is the trick to getting that gorgeous frothy layer sitting proudly on top. If you want to take it up a notch, a few dashes of Angostura bitters dotted across the foam add a subtle spiced complexity and make the presentation genuinely stunning. The whole lineup here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can mix and sip without a second thought about what's hiding in a store-bought cocktail mix or flavored syrup. It's an impressive pour for a dinner party, a slow weekend evening, or honestly any night you feel like treating yourself right.
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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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