Frothy Maple Bourbon Sour
This maple bourbon sour is made with bourbon, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and bitters for a cozy fall cocktail. It's smooth, citrusy, and perfectly balanced for autumn.
This maple bourbon sour is my go-to when I want a classic whiskey sour with a cozy fall twist. Swapping in maple syrup adds a rich, mellow sweetness that pairs beautifully with the bourbon, while fresh lemon keeps everything bright and balanced.
I love how the flavors come together-warm, smooth bourbon, a touch of maple depth, and that sharp citrus edge from the lemon. It has that unmistakable autumn feel, with just enough spice from the bitters to round everything out.
Shaken until cold and finished with a silky foam, it's simple to make but feels a little elevated. It's the kind of cocktail I reach for on cooler evenings when something smooth, citrusy, and lightly spiced sounds just right.
Frothy Maple Bourbon Sour
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¾ ounce lemon juice
- ¾ ounce maple syrup
- 3 drops Angostura bitters
- 1 squirt cocktail foamer optional
- Lemon slice to serve
Method
- Add the bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, bitters, and, if using, the cocktail foamer to a cocktail shaker.2 ounces bourbon, ¾ ounce lemon juice, ¾ ounce maple syrup, 3 drops Angostura bitters, 1 squirt cocktail foamer
- Shake well for 20 seconds, then add a few pieces of ice and shake for another 20 seconds, until there is lots of foam.
- Strain the maple bourbon sour into a glass and garnish with a thin slice of lemon and a few drops of Angostura bitters.Lemon slice
Notes
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