Thanksgiving Spice Bourbon Sour
Elevate your Thanksgiving with the Thanksgiving Spice Bourbon Sour. A festive blend of bourbon, citrus, and warm spices, this cocktail adds a touch of warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. Cheers to a season of gratitude and exceptional flavors!
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh bourbon
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ¼ oz maple syrup
- 1 egg white
- orange twist for garnish
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Begin by chilling a rocks glass in the freezer or by filling it with ice water. A cold glass ensures your cocktail stays refreshing from the first sip to the last.
- Dry Shake: In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, spiced simple syrup, maple syrup, and the egg white. Give it a vigorous dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white, creating a rich and frothy texture.
- Add Ice and Shake Again: Add ice to the shaker and shake the mixture again. The ice helps chill the cocktail while maintaining the delightful foaminess from the egg white.
- Strain Into Glass: Discard the ice from the chilled rocks glass and strain the cocktail into it. The absence of ice in the serving glass ensures a more concentrated flavor profile.
- Garnish: Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink by giving it a twist, then drop it into the glass. Add a finishing touch with a cinnamon stick for a fragrant and visually appealing garnish.
- Sip and Enjoy: Your Thanksgiving Spice Bourbon Sour is now ready to be enjoyed. Take a moment to savor the harmonious blend of bourbon, citrus, and warm spices as you celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving.