We started our journey into lazy mixology as a fun side project in 2020 after the world shut down. We discovered a shared passion for both crafting and drinking cocktails due to the shocking amount of time at home we suddenly had on hand.
This journey has introduced us to drinks that we like and others that we love. A few, like the Maple Bourbon Smash, have joined our short list of cocktail favorites.
The Maple Bourbon Smash will look familiar if you've imbibed an Old Fashioned or Manhattan in the past. However, the Maple Bourbon Smash distinguishes itself from those classic bourbon cocktails in a couple key ways.
First, amber-colored Grade A Maple syrup adds a rich sweetness to the Maple Bourbon Smash that's the opposite of cloying.
Second, this cocktail's non-alcoholic ingredients, maple syrup and orange juice, are pantry staples. They also feature prominently in weekend breakfasts and brunches.
The Bourbon Maple Smash cocktail may be the ultimate pantry cocktail based on its familiar list of ingredients:
Visit 2foodtrippers for the full step-by-step Maple Bourbon Smash recipe including process photos and pro tips.
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