Maple Bourbon Smash Cocktail
Inspired by WhatMollyMade.com
Ingredients
Spiced Maple Simple Syrup • 1/2 cup water • 1/2 cup maple syrup • 2–3 cinnamon sticks • 1–2 star anise • 1-inch piece fresh ginger
Maple Bourbon Smash • 1 orange wheel • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus extra for serving • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp spiced maple simple syrup • 2 oz bourbon • 5 drops orange bitters • Ginger beer or soda water
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add simple syrup ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, strain out spices, and let cool (this makes enough for multiple cocktails; store in the fridge). 2. In a cocktail shaker, add orange wheel, rosemary, lemon juice, and orange juice. Using a muddler or spoon, muddle together and add 2 tbsp of the spiced simple syrup. Pour in bourbon and orange bitters, and shake well to combine. 3. In a glass, add ice and strain bourbon mixture over ice, topping with ginger beer or soda water. Garnish with rosemary.
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