Mountain Maple Whiskey Sour
A smooth whiskey sour enhanced with a touch of maple syrup, inspired by the cozy flavors of West Virginia’s hills. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, 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 whiskey
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
- 1 egg white
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel
- 2 drops angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Crack 1 egg white into a cocktail shaker and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to build froth.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz pure maple syrup, and fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 3: Shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and egg white solids.
- Step 5: Drop 2 dashes of Angostura bitters onto the foam surface and garnish with a thin lemon wheel on the rim.
