The flavors are already there — your brain will recognize the sweet maple and hint of cinnamon from the barrel-aged bitters and associate those flavors with French toast,” Allen tells us.

It combines the warm flavors of apple cider and maple syrup with the crispness of ginger beer and a splash of bourbon. And, if you’d rather have some orange and spice-flavored syrup, try this flavored simple syrup for an old fashioned. With the addition of sweet maple syrup and tart lemon, this cocktail is perfect for the fall season. The Sol de Otoño features a maple-persimmon cordial, an ancho chile liqueur and pomegranate bitters along with the base spirit, citrus and egg whites. The combination of whiskey, maple syrup, and cinnamon creates a unique flavor that will leave you wanting more.The Vermont maple compliments the natural sweetness of the bourbon that is best enjoyed a couple fingers deep on the rocks. I usually make mine with some local honey simple syrup and local Cedar Ridge Bourbon Whiskey with a luxardo maraschino cherry. Palate: Initially there's a spiced bourbon taste but the mouthfeel is so different, much softer and rounder than even the smoothest sippin' whiskey. Our restaurant is located in Southern California, so we must keep our lack of seasonality with our weather patterns in mind when crafting cocktails with fall flavors such as maple syrup. Rimming the glass with coarse salt is a classic margarita move, but it works just as well with the maple whiskey margarita cocktail too.

To make the cocktail, add the whiskey and egg whites to a shaker and shake until the eggs are frothy. Because of this, the American-produced maple whiskeys tend to come in at around 40% ABV – like a traditional whiskey – while their Canadian counterparts lean more towards smooth and easy-drinking at 30% ABV. Since then, it has quickly gained popularity and captured the attention of Virginia Beach, Norfolk and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The addition of pumpkin puree adds a unique flavor to the drink, while the maple syrup gives it a touch of sweetness. Since my cinnamon maple whiskey sour was so popular this time last year, I wanted to share my latest iteration with you.If you're looking for a cocktail that showcases the best of Canadian ingredients and ingenuity, the Smoked Maple Old Fashioned is definitely worth trying. Probably any wine that’s not particularly dry and includes words like fruity, notes of cherry, plum, berries, etc. Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.