Make Thanksgiving Special With This Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour Recipe

Name: Make Thanksgiving Special With This Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour Recipe
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 10
Total time: 20
Ingredients: 60 ml Whiskey/Bourbon; 25 ml Fresh lemon juice; 20 ml Maple syrup (pure); 1 piece Egg white (optional, for froth); 0 g A pinch of ground cinnamon; 0 g Handful of ice cubes; 1 piece Cinnamon stick; 0 g Orange peel or dehydrated orange (for garnish)

Each sip of this Thanksgiving cocktail delivers the comfort of a classic whisky sour, layered with the sweetness of maple and a hint of cinnamon.

Contributed By

OT Staff

November 27, 2025

Prepare this cinnamon maple whiskey sour, this Thanksgiving.

Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail? This cinnamon maple whiskey sour might be just the right fit. Each sip pairs the sweetness of maple with a hint of cinnamon and the comfort of a classic whiskey sour.

If you love that smooth, velvety texture and the signature froth in a traditional whiskey sour, adding an egg white is optional but highly recommended. While it doesn’t alter the flavour, the egg white transforms the drink by producing a rich, foamy top and a creamy body. If you are a vegan or wish to skip eggs, aquafaba, which produces the same silky foam, is an alternative.

Whether you’re toasting before carving the turkey, relaxing after a long day of cooking, or serving drinks with dessert and good company, this cinnamon maple whiskey sour brings warmth and gratitude to the season.

Quick Info

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 10 min

Total Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty medium

Ingredients

Whiskey/Bourbon - 60 ml
Fresh lemon juice - 25 ml
Maple syrup (pure) - 20 ml
Egg white (optional, for froth) - 1 piece
A pinch of ground cinnamon - 0 g
Handful of ice cubes - 0 g
Cinnamon stick - 1 piece
Orange peel or dehydrated orange (for garnish) - 0 g

Instructions

Step-1

Add whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, egg white (optional), and a pinch of cinnamon to a cocktail shaker.

Step-2

Shake without ice for 12–15 seconds. This aerates the egg white and creates a velvety foam.

Step-3

Add ice into the shaker.

Step-4

Shake again for 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker turns frosty.

Step-5

Double-strain into a chilled rocks or coupe glass (If using a rocks glass, add a large ice cube).

Step-6

Rest a cinnamon stick on top. Optionally, you could also put an orange peel flame over the drink (hold peel over flame, then squeeze — adds fragrance and drama).

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