Cocktails to Sweeten Your Taste Buds: 5 Maple Syrup Inspired Drinks

Maple syrup is one of the most delicious and versatile ingredients that you can use in cocktails. It has a sweet, earthy flavor that can be used to add complexity to any drink. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 recipes for cocktails that use maple syrup as an ingredient. Whether you are looking for a winter warmer or something to use your bottle of maple syrup with, we have got you covered!

Why use maple syrup in cocktails?

Maple syrup is a great addition to any cocktail. Not only does it add a subtle sweetness, but it packs a punch of flavor, too! Its rich and complex notes pair perfectly with classic cocktail ingredients like whiskey and citrus.

Its unique flavor adds depth and complexity, making ordinary cocktails extraordinary. And best of all, maple syrup has a lower sugar content than many other sweeteners, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing good taste while watching your calories at the same time.

How to use maple syrup in cocktails

Creating cocktails with maple syrup is an exciting way to take your drinks to the next level. Maple syrup can be used to make a variety of unique and delicious drinks, from classic old-fashioneds to something totally new. Its sweet flavor works especially well when paired with whiskey, rum or vodka.

To use maple syrup in a cocktail, mix it directly into any liquor base and then add other ingredients like citrus juice or bitters. The sweetness of the syrup can be dialed up or down depending on how much you use; that way, you can adjust the drink’s strength and flavor to perfectly suit your taste! Whatever cocktails you choose, adding a splash of maple syrup could make your creations even more enjoyable than before.

Best cocktails with maple syrup

1. Maple Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz maple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• orange peel

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Stir well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange peel.

2. Maple Manhattan

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rye whiskey,
• 1 oz sweet vermouth,
• 1 oz maple syrup,
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters,
• cherry

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry.

3. Maple Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon,
• 1 oz lemon juice,
• 1 oz maple syrup,
• egg white (optional)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake well to combine (if using egg white, add it now and shake until frothy). Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.

4. Maple Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila,
• 1 oz lime juice,
• 1 oz orange juice,
• 1 oz maple syrup

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake well to combine. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with an orange slice or lime wedge.

5. Maple Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka,
• 6 oz ginger beer,
• 1/2 oz lime juice,
• 1/2 – 1 oz maple syrup (to taste)

Instructions: Combine vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and maple syrup in a glass filled with ice and stir to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.