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Perfect Maple Bourbon Whiskey Sour Recipe – Easy 5-Minute Cocktail

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This Perfect Maple Bourbon Whiskey Sour is a quick and easy cocktail that comes together in about five minutes. With bourbon, fresh lemon juice, real maple syrup, and a few pantry staples, it’s a balanced, warm, and crowd-pleasing drink perfect for fall gatherings or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz (60 ml) bourbon
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ oz (22 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg white (optional)
  • 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice (for shaking and serving)
  • Garnish: lemon wheel or twist, and a drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill your glass: Fill your rocks glass or coupe with ice water and set aside.
  2. Dry shake (if using egg white): Add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and egg white to your shaker. Do NOT add ice. Seal tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  3. Wet shake: Open the shaker, add a handful of ice cubes, seal, and shake hard for another 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels painfully cold.
  4. Prepare the glass: Dump the ice water from your chilled glass. Optionally, run a lemon wedge around the rim and dip in a tiny bit of maple syrup.
  5. Strain and pour: Hold the strainer over your glass and pour the cocktail through it.
  6. Add bitters and garnish: Drop 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the foam (if using egg white) or directly into the drink. Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist, and drizzle a tiny bit of maple syrup over the top.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace the egg white with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of aquafaba. The dry shake is essential for a thick, stable foam if using egg white. Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup or maple-flavored syrup. Chill your glass beforehand for best results. Batch for parties by multiplying ingredients and refrigerating (minus ice and egg white), then shake individual portions when guests arrive.

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