Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon cocktail, bourbon cocktails, fall, fall bourbon cocktails, plum cocktails
Servings: 1
In a cocktail shaker, start by muddling a few slices of fresh plum to release their juices and flavor.
Add the lemon juice, bourbon, egg white, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Shake the mixture vigorously without ice (a “dry shake”) to emulsify the egg white and create a frothy texture.
Add ice to the shaker and shake again until the mixture is well-chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a glass. For a smoother texture, you can double strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Plum Bourbon Sour.
Pro Tips
- For a stronger plum flavor, muddle additional slices of plum or use a plum syrup.
- Adjust the tartness by adding more or less lemon juice to suit your taste.
- To ensure a velvety texture, be sure to shake the cocktail vigorously during both the dry shake and the shake with ice.
- Garnish with a thin slice of plum or a twist of lemon peel for an elegant touch.