Cozy Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour
A warm and comforting winter cocktail featuring cinnamon, maple syrup, and whiskey, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon or whiskey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 30 ml)
- 1 ounce real maple syrup (about 30 ml)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice cubes
- Cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)
- Orange peel (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from one fresh lemon (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml) and set aside.
- Measure out 2 ounces (60 ml) of bourbon or whiskey and add it to your cocktail shaker.
- Add 1 ounce (30 ml) of real maple syrup to the shaker. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Sprinkle in a pinch of ground cinnamon (about 1/8 teaspoon).
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes, close it tightly, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels ice-cold.
- Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a twist of orange peel. Optionally, rub the orange peel around the rim of the glass for extra aroma.
Notes
[‘Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Shake vigorously to blend flavors and chill the drink.’, ‘Strain the drink to ensure a smooth texture without clumps of cinnamon.’, ‘Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.’, ‘Experiment with garnishes like star anise or grated nutmeg for a festive touch.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
Keywords: whiskey sour, cinnamon cocktail, maple whiskey sour, winter cocktail, holiday drink, cozy drink