Spiced Maple Bourbon Spritz

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Servings

Cocktail assembly makes 1 drink. Spiced maple syrup prep yields enough for 8 drinks.

At the heart of this cocktail is a spiced maple syrup, infused with a fragrant blend of star anise, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and orange. The warming flavors pair beautifully with bourbon, brightened by lemon and lightened with bubbly Champagne. Got leftover syrup?

Ingredients

    Spiced Maple Syrup

    • 3 oz water
    • 6 oz maple syrup
    • 2 ea Star Anise, crushed
    • 2 tsp Korintje Cinnamon - Chunk
    • 2 tsp Ginger - Cut & Sifted
    • 1½ tsp Cardamom Seed
    • 1 medium orange, zested

    Drink Assembly

    • 1½ oz bourbon
    • 1 oz lemon juice
    • 1 oz spiced maple syrup
    • 1 to 2 dashes orange bitters
    • 2 to 3 oz Champagne
    • Special Equipment: cocktail shaker

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    Directions

    1. Prepare Spiced Maple Syrup. In a small pot or saucepan, add all syrup ingredients except for orange zest. Over medium heat, bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat and steep, covered, for 1 hour. Stir in orange zest; let cool at room temperature. Strain into a glass jar; discard solids. Yields approximately 8 ounces.
    2. Assemble Cocktail. To a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, spiced maple syrup, and orange bitters. Fill halfway with ice; secure and shake to chill. Strain into a serving glass filled with fresh ice. Top with Champagne.
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