A warm and inviting cocktail that captures the essence of autumn with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and maple, perfectly complementing the classic whiskey sour.
Author:Julian Vaughn
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:1 serving
Category:Cocktail
Method:Shaken
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 ounces whiskey
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
0.75 ounce maple syrup
0.5 ounce cinnamon simple syrup
1 egg white (optional)
Dash of Angostura bitters
Ice
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Orange peel, for garnish
Instructions
Combine whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon simple syrup, and egg white (if using) in a cocktail shaker.
Add ice to the shaker and shake well until thoroughly chilled.
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Add a dash of Angostura bitters.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an orange peel.
Notes
To make cinnamon simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan with a cinnamon stick. Heat until sugar dissolves, then let steep for 30 minutes before straining.
For a vegan option, omit the egg white.
Adjust sweetness to your preference by altering the amount of maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 cocktail
Calories:Approx. 300-350 (will vary based on specific ingredients)