The Bourbon Bramble
A sophisticated take on the classic Sour family, this drink pairs robust bourbon with fresh lime, balanced by the deep notes of demerara and a luxurious egg white texture.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Demerara Syrup
- 1 Egg white (optional, for texture)
- 2 Dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
- If using egg white, combine bourbon, lime juice, Demerara Syrup, and egg white in a shaker without ice. Dry shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to emulsify.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Double-strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass or coupe.
- Garnish with a few dashes of Angostura bitters on top.
Glassware: Nick & Nora
Garnish: Angostura bitters artfully dashed on the foam
History
This drink is a riff on the timeless Whiskey Sour, a classic that's been around since at least the mid-19th century. Swapping standard simple syrup for demerara adds a richer, molasses-like depth that plays beautifully with the bourbon, while the egg white gives it that signature silky texture and visual appeal.