Shaken Citrus-Maple Whiskey Sour
A smooth twist on the classic whiskey sour, brightened with fresh lemon and balanced by a hint of maple syrup. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 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 whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg white
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz pure maple syrup, and 1 large egg white.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds (dry shake) to emulsify the egg white.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker and shake again for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Carefully add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on the foam surface and use a toothpick to create a decorative swirl.
- Step 6: Serve immediately without garnish to showcase the creamy foam.








