If you like bourbon cocktails, you’ll love our maple bourbon sour and apple bourbon smash! A classic sour combines two parts spirit, one part sweet, and one part sour ingredients. For this bourbon sour recipe, we use good quality bourbon, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. We also use a few drops of cocktail foamer to give this cocktail the bubbly mouth feel we’re after. You can use an egg white instead, or even omit it completely and it will still taste great. To make it, just shake all the ingredients together until foamy and then strain it into a rocks glass. The classic garnishes are an orange wheel and a maraschino or cocktail cherry. A bourbon sour is our go-to drink for happy hour, laid-back gatherings, game nights, and everything in between. Learn this classic cocktail recipe and you can make any occasion special! Bourbon tends to be a bit sweeter whereas whiskey has a sharp taste that varies widely. If you’re already a fan of the whiskey sour cocktail, a bourbon version is a must-try! The type of whiskey or bourbon you choose will undoubtedly influence the taste of the drink, so choose what you enjoy. If you’re not sure, play around with a few different varieties until you land your signature whiskey sour!
Bourbon – there’s no need to pull out the really fancy stuff because a decent quality bourbon will make a nice cocktail. Bourbon has a natural sweetness that plays so well with the other ingredients in this classic drink. You can also use whiskey or rye whiskey. Lemon juice – as with all cocktails, fresh lemon juice is a must. Simple syrup – classic simple syrup mixes well into this drink and adds a touch of sweetness. Cocktail foamer (or an egg white) – cocktail foamer (or egg white) is optional and a bourbon sour still tastes very good without it. Cocktail foamer is an egg-free ingredient that gives drinks a foamy mouth feel. Maraschino cherry and an orange slice – for garnish.
How to make a quick simple syrup
Traditional simple syrup is made from two parts water, and one part sugar (2:1 ratio). Follow these steps to make one cup of simple syrup:
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