Soy Free Classic Maple Bourbon Sour
This cocktail is the kind of drink that makes people ask what's in it — silky, citrusy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. The double-shake technique is the real secret here: a dry shake first builds that gorgeous, cloud-like foam from the egg white, and the second shake over ice chills everything down to perfection. Pure maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, bringing a warm, earthy depth that plain simple syrup just can't match. Bourbon and fresh lemon juice do the heavy lifting on flavor, creating that classic push-and-pull of boozy warmth and bright acidity. A few dashes of Angostura bitters dotted across the foam add a beautiful visual finish and a subtle spiced note that ties the whole glass together. Every ingredient here is naturally free of soy, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just a genuinely impressive cocktail you can shake up with confidence.
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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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