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Thyme Bourbon Sour with Maple for Cozy Fall Evenings

A warming bourbon sour with fresh thyme and maple syrup. Perfect for crisp autumn nights. Get the recipe now.

7 minutes
Recipe

What You Need

2 oz bourbon (choose something with a bit of spice, nothing too sweet)
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz pure maple syrup (grade A dark is perfect here)
3 to 4 fresh thyme sprigs, plus one for garnish
1 egg white (optional, for silky texture)
Ice
Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 3 thyme sprigs with the maple syrup. You want to bruise the leaves, not pulverize them.

Step 2

Shake hard for 15 seconds. You want it cold and frothy.

The Result

A warming bourbon sour with fresh thyme and maple syrup. Perfect for crisp autumn nights. Get the recipe now.

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Thyme Bourbon Sour with Maple for Cozy Fall Evenings

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