SPICED MAPLE BOURBON

By: Nathan Michael & Julia Flowers

Savor the Spiced Maple Bourbon cocktail by Nathan Michael and Julia Flowers. A blend of maple syrup infused with warm spices and orange zest, mixed with bourbon, lemon juice, and orange bitters. Garnish with orange slice, cinnamon stick, and star anise for a cozy and festive delight. Cheers!

Ingredients

Maple Syrup

  • 1 cup of maple syrup
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tablespoon of cardamon pods
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 inches of fresh ginger (sliced)
  • Zest of 1 Orange

Cocktail Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces of bourbon
  • 1 ounce of lemon juice
  • 1-2 dashes of orange bitters
  • 1 ounce of spiced maple syrup

Maple Syrup

In a medium pot, bring 1 cup of water, the maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and ginger to a boil over high heat.
Boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest.
Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This makes enough syrup for about 12 drinks.

Cocktail Ingredients

In a cocktail mixer, combine the bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and orange bitters. Stir over ice for 15 seconds. Strain over a fresh class of ice and garnish with an orange slice, cinnamon stick, and star anise, if desired.