Acceptance Rate Sour
A balanced whiskey sour variation with a subtle maple sweetness and a bright lemon finish, inspired by the steady 28.7% acceptance rate. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Fresh lemon juice, Maple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Maple syrup
- 1 large Egg white
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 Lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz maple syrup, and 1 large egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker, filling halfway, then shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer to ensure smoothness.
- Step 5: Drop 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on the foam and use a toothpick to create a decorative swirl.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin lemon wheel floated on the surface.
