Red Meat Allergy Friendly Classic Maple Bourbon Sour

Cocktails are one of those categories where avoiding red meat is genuinely a non-issue, but it's still nice to know every ingredient in your glass is exactly what it looks like. This one delivers a beautifully balanced drink — smoky bourbon, bright lemon, and the warm sweetness of pure maple syrup working together in a way that feels both classic and a little unexpected. The pasteurized egg white is the real star of the technique here, creating that signature silky foam that sits on top like a cloud and makes the whole thing look like something from a proper cocktail bar. The dry shake followed by the ice shake is the move that locks in that frothy texture, so don't skip it. A slow pour through a fine-mesh strainer keeps the foam intact and gives you that gorgeous layered presentation. A few dashes of Angostura bitters dotted across the top add a subtle aromatic complexity that ties everything together. It's the kind of drink that impresses guests without requiring any bartending experience beyond a shaker and a little enthusiasm.

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