Harvest Sour

• Bourbon or rye whiskey
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose a smooth, full-bodied whiskey
• Fresh apple cider
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Unfiltered cider for best flavor
• Fresh lemon juice
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Fresh-squeezed is key
• Maple syrup
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Pure, grade A maple syrup
• Egg white
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Or use aquafaba for a vegan option
• Angostura bitters
  2 dashes

  Optional, for added complexity

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Fine mesh strainer
• Hawthorne strainer
• Citrus juicer

1. 1

   Add whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup, egg white, and bitters (if using) to a cocktail shaker.

2. 2

   Dry shake (without ice) for about 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.

3. 3

   Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds until well chilled.

4. 4

   Double strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

5. 5

   Garnish with a thin apple slice and a dusting of ground cinnamon.

• Perfectly balances tartness and sweetness.
• Showcases comforting, autumnal flavors like apple and maple.
• Easy to customize with your favorite whiskey or apple varieties.
• Looks stunning with its frothy top and seasonal garnish.
• A crowd-pleaser at holiday parties or cozy nights in.

The Harvest Sour is a modern riff on the time-honored whiskey sour, a cocktail that’s been charming palates since the 19th century. Inspired by the abundance of apples and maple syrup in North America, creative bartenders began adding local flavors to the classic sour template. The result? A drink that celebrates the harvest season, bringing together whiskey, apple cider, and maple syrup for a delightfully seasonal flair. While it doesn’t claim the storied history of its predecessor, the Harvest Sour has quickly become a favorite at autumn gatherings and in craft cocktail bars.