Easton Maple Bourbon Sour
A refined bourbon sour enhanced with maple syrup and a touch of aromatic bitters, inspired by the charm of Easton. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lemon juice, pure 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 210 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 pure maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 0.5 oz egg white
- 1 piece lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz pure maple syrup, 0.5 oz egg white, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by expressing a wide lemon twist over the surface, twisting to release oils, and resting it on the rim.
