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Maple Leaf Cocktail

A whisky sour with real maple syrup and bright lemon, smooth and autumnal.

Total time
3 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
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Maple Leaf Cocktail
As seen on Episode 79

The preparation

6 steps, about 3 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. 02

    Add whisky, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup.

  3. 03

    Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 04

    Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over ice.

  5. 05

    Garnish with a lemon twist or wheel.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Use real maple syrup, not the pancake-style stuff, since the genuine article is the whole character of the drink. Shake it hard with fresh lemon so the syrup blends in fully and it pours out cold and balanced.”

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