Firestone Smoked Maple Whiskey Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A smoky take on the whiskey sour featuring maple syrup and a hint of charred wood aroma for depth. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and 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 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 rye whiskey
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 oz maple syrup
• 1 large egg white
• for garnish smoked wood chips
• enough for shaker and glass large ice cubes
• 1 lemon twist

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz maple syrup, and 1 large egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.
2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3. Step 3: Add large ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
4. Step 4: Double strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh large ice cubes.
5. Step 5: Lightly smoke the glass by briefly passing smoked wood chips over the rim using a smoking gun or torch method.
6. Step 6: Garnish with a delicate lemon twist rested on the glass edge, allowing the smoky aroma to enhance each sip.