Maple Cinnamon Bourbon Sour

Cozy, smooth and just the right amount of sweet, this Maple Cinnamon Bourbon Sour tastes like fall in a glass. Bourbon, fresh lemon and maple syrup come together with a touch of cinnamon for an easy seasonal cocktail that’s perfect for fall entertaining, girls’ night or a quiet evening at home.

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz pure maple syrup
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1–2 dashes aromatic bitters
• Ice

Instructions

Add the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.

Garnish

Lemon wheel + cinnamon stick

Happy Host Tip: Making these for a fall gathering? Mix the bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup and bitters ahead of time and refrigerate. Add the cinnamon and shake individual servings with ice just before serving. For an extra-pretty presentation, garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick.

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