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A maple old fashioned being poured over a large ice cube.

Maple Old Fashioned

The maple old fashioned is a twist on a classic that for me, has become a go-to sipper. The bourbon brings the boozy flavour, the maple brings the sweet, and then we add some bitters and fresh citrus aroma to balance the whole thing out. Best served in front of a fireplace. For smoking tips, see notes!
Prep Time 7 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks, Happy Hour
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 1 person
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail mixer

Ingredients
  

  • oz rye whiskey or bourbon
  • ½-1 oz maple syrup
  • 1 dash orange bitters *One dash is equal to ten drops - so approximately ten shakes of your bitters
  • 1 chunk fresh orang peel
  • 1 brandied cherry

Instructions
 

  • Combine you whiskey, maple syrup, and orange bitters in a cocktail mixer half filled with ice. Stir for 30-45 seconds.
  • Pour into a rocks glass with a large ice cube (ice cube is optional, the drink should be cold after you stir it with the ice).
  • Take the outside of the orange peel, and rub it around the rim of the glass. Use the peel as a garnish in the drink if you like more orange flavour.
  • Garnish with a brandied cherry on a cocktail pick, or a dehydrated orange slice.

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Notes

If you want to smoke this cocktail, by all means go for it. If you're making more than one cocktail, I would suggest mixing the whiskey, maple syrup and bitters in the cocktail mixer without ice, and then capturing the smoke in the mixer with plastic wrap, or some heavy piece of wood, like a cutting board. 
For individual drinks, again, capture the smoke in the glass with a heavy lid, getting as tight of a seal as you can. If you're adding ice, do this at the end. 
Customize Your Twist: Feel free to get creative with your own unique twists. Experiment with different bourbons, syrups, or garnishes to make it your own.
Sip and Savor: This cocktail is meant to be enjoyed slowly. Take your time and relish the rich, layered flavors with every sip.

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5ozCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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