Gold Rush on the Rocks

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½	fl oz	Maple syrup
½	fl oz	Pasteurised egg white

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How to make:

DRY SHAKE all ingredients (without ice). SHAKE with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon wedge

Comment:

Rich bourbon notes highlighted by maple syrup (particularly charcoal) in an otherwise classic sour. A tad rich for those with a dry palate.

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