Demographic Sour
A balanced sour cocktail embodying U.S. population diversity, with bourbon and maple syrup for warmth. 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 185 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
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Maple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker without ice, add 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz maple syrup, and 1 egg white.
- Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass, add 2 dashes Angostura bitters on top, and garnish with a lemon twist.








