The Maple Bourbon Sour is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail that is perfect for the fall season. Maple Flavor– Does the maple function as a rich expression of the traditional flavor, or is it simply there to offer a sugary sweetness? Having been on the market for a few years, there is now a load of options available to find a maple whiskey to suit your palate. If you’ve enjoyed broadening your horizons, maybe open yourself up to the idea of other tried and tested flavor combinations.

From the classic Old Fashioned to the trendy Espresso Martini, there is no shortage of options to choose from. Garnish with traditional orange zest peel, then add the other half of the bacon stick for an extra wow factor.As a former bartender instructor, he's spent years perfecting his craft and taught many students the art of making cocktails like a pro. The Candied Lemon Slices garnish is a fun and easy addition that adds a pop of color and flavor to the drink. The spices add a delightful depth of flavor, making this cocktail a perfect nightcap to tuck you in for the evening. Dana Frank has authored books and numerous articles on the subject of food and drinks, with a focus on demystifying the world of gastronomy for everyday people.

The notes of caramel and vanilla give it the sense of a very drinkable decadent dessert-like you’re drinking liquor pancakes.

A fun twist on one of my very favorite cocktails, this whiskey Margarita swaps out the orange liqueur for whiskey and maple syrup. As a cocktail enthusiast, I love experimenting with different flavors and ingredients to create unique and delicious cocktails. Slowly pour the wine over the back of a spoon held just above the drink’s surface, so it has a nice layered effect. My current favorites are the French 75 and the classic Old Fashioned, but this sounds too amazing not to try!

In this blog post, I will be sharing some of the best Maple Bourbon Cocktail recipes that I have come across during my time as a bartender. Unlike many Canadian maple liqueurs, Tap 357 is aged in American White Oak and holds on to those notes of charring, leather and smoke.

It has the classic burn you’d look for in a stiff whiskey, but paired with rich molasses, brown sugar, and butterscotch notes. The recipe was originally found in a Cooking Light magazine but has been tweaked to make it smoother and lightly sweet. Look no further than "A Long Winter's Nap"– a maple bourbon cocktail infused with ginger, cardamom, star anise, and optional fir twigs. Some whiskeys will have just a hint of sugar to bring out the vanilla and caramel sweetness of the whiskey.