A Smoked Maple Whiskey Sour—bourbon, fresh lemon, maple syrup and aromatic bitters—can be finished with rosemary or cinnamon smoke in front of the guest.
The smoke does more than add aroma. It creates a visible, sensory moment before the first sip, reinforcing what tableside service does best: turning cocktail preparation into part of the experience.
How to make a Smoked Maple Whiskey Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz pure maple syrup
- ½ oz egg white or aquafaba
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Rosemary sprig or cinnamon stick for aromatic smoke
- Lemon peel for garnish
Method:
- Dry shake first
- Shake with ice
- Strain over fresh ice
- Express the lemon peel
- Smoke the rosemary or cinnamon near the finished cocktail
- Present
