Smokin' Maple Apple Sour: Maple Whiskey Sour

Smokin' Maple Apple Sour: Maple Whiskey Sour

This maple whiskey sour is built for fall, with real maple syrup, tart lemon and a splash of apple cider shaken into smooth peanut butter whiskey. A quick cinnamon-smoked glass adds a cozy campfire aroma the moment you lift it. It is smooth, sweet and just tart enough, and it comes together in one shake.

Ingredients

  • Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, 1½ oz (adds a nutty, smooth backbone; regular bourbon works if you prefer a classic sour)
  • Apple cider, 1 oz (fresh, unfiltered cider gives the best fall flavor)
  • Lemon juice, ¾ oz (fresh squeezed for the right sour balance)
  • Maple syrup, ½ oz (pure maple, not pancake syrup)
  • A dash of cinnamon
  • Ice, plus a large cube for serving

How to Prepare

  1. Add the whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup and cinnamon to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

Style of Glass to use

Rock Glass

Color of Drink

Amber

Cocktail Flavor Profile

Smooth and Sweet

Skill Level

Intermediate Level

How to smoke the glass

Hold a lit cinnamon stick under an upside-down rocks glass and trap the smoke for about 10 seconds. Flip the glass and pour the cocktail in immediately so the smoky, cinnamon aroma greets you with every sip. It is optional but makes this a showstopper.

The maple whiskey sour ratio

The classic sour formula is 2 parts whiskey, 1 part citrus, 1 part sweetener. This version leans a touch sweeter and adds apple cider for fall, but you can dial it to a strict 2:1:1 (whiskey, lemon, maple) if you want it sharper and boozier.

Best whiskey to use

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey makes it nutty and dessert-like. For a more traditional maple whiskey sour, use bourbon for sweetness or rye for spice. All three pair beautifully with maple and apple.

Add egg white for foam (optional)

For a silky foam cap, add ½ oz egg white (or aquafaba) and dry shake without ice first, then shake again with ice. Use fresh, pasteurized eggs. It softens the tartness and gives that classic whiskey sour top.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a maple whiskey sour?

A whiskey sour that uses maple syrup as the sweetener instead of simple syrup, giving it a warm, autumnal flavor.

What is the ratio for a maple whiskey sour?

The classic sour ratio is 2 parts whiskey, 1 part lemon, 1 part maple; adjust to taste.

What whiskey is best for a maple whiskey sour?

Bourbon is the classic; rye adds spice, and peanut butter whiskey like Skrewball makes it nutty and dessert-like.

Do I need egg white?

No. It adds a foamy top and softer texture, but the drink is great without it.

Can I use pancake syrup instead of maple syrup?

Use pure maple syrup for the real flavor; pancake syrup is mostly corn syrup and tastes flat.

How do you smoke a cocktail glass?

Trap the smoke from a lit cinnamon stick under an upside-down glass for about 10 seconds, then flip and pour.

Can I make it warm?

Yes, gently warm the apple cider, whiskey and maple and skip the shake for a hot version.

Smokin' Maple
Apple Sour: Pro Tips

For an elevated experience, smoke the glass with a cinnamon stick before pouring. Just light the stick, capture the smoke in the upside-down glass for 10 seconds, then flip and pour your cocktail for a cozy fall aroma.

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

Made With

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

$28.99$36.24

This whiskey offers a bold twist on a classic favorite by blending smooth American whiskey with the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter. The first sip delivers a creamy, slightly sweet taste that’s immediately comforting, while the warmth of the whiskey follows through with subtle hints of caramel and...

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