To make spiced maple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup aromatics (such as a cinnamon stick, strips of orange zest and a few whole cloves) with ½ cup maple syrup. Warm over low heat until the syrup is fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes, making sure it never boils. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain out the aromatics and cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Maple Old-Fashioned
The maple old-fashioned offers a naturally sweet twist on the classic bourbon cocktail.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 181kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ to ½ ounce pure maple syrup or spiced maple syrup (see notes)
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
- 2 dashes clove bitters
- 2 dashes cinnamon bitters
- 1 piece orange zest
Instructions
- To a mixing glass, add maple syrup, bourbon and a piece of ice. Gently stir together.¼ to ½ ounce pure maple syrup, 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
- Carefully lower in an ice sphere or large cube. Rub the orange zest round the rim of the glass or give it a twist over the glass before dropping it in.1 piece orange zest
- Top with clove bitters and cinnamon bitters. Garnish with a maple candy, if desired.2 dashes clove bitters, 2 dashes cinnamon bitters
Notes
Cinnamon bitters are sometimes called cassia bitters. They are the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.25ounces | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.1mg
