Vanilla-Maple Whiskey Sour

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

A cozy and smooth whiskey sour variation featuring rich maple syrup and a touch of vanilla for warmth and depth. This recipe, ready in about 8 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 220 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
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 for garnish lemon twist
• 1 for garnish maraschino cherry

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz pure maple syrup, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 egg white to a cocktail shaker.
2. Step 2: Perform a dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and mix ingredients.
3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker to the brim and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove any ice shards.
5. Step 5: Garnish with a lemon twist expressed over the surface to release oils, then rest it on the rim alongside a maraschino cherry.