Description
A Long Winter’s Nap- a cozy Bourbon cocktail with maple syrup, ginger, and star anise that can be served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
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- 2 ounces of Bourbon, Whiskey or Rye
- 2 Tablespoons Infused maple (or plain maple syrup)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- garnish with star anise and lemon slice
Infused Maple Syrup or simple syrup
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup (or make simple syrup- 1/2 cup sugar +1/2 cup water)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sliced ginger
- 3 star anise pods
- Optional additions – Douglas Fir, crushed cardamon pods, cinnamon, whole clove, peppercorns
Instructions
- Place maple syrup and water in a small pot. Add ginger and whole spices. Heat over medium heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat. Let stand 10 minutes. The longer you infuse, the more intense the flavor. You could let this sit overnight or strain it right away.
- In a cocktail shaker, pour the bourbon, infused maple syrup and lemon juice over ice. Shake and strain into a small glass or martini glass. Garnish with a star anise pod and lemon slice (or zest)
Notes
This can also be served warm. Stir cocktail ingredients together in a small pot, gently heating, and add a little water to taste ( 1/4 cup-1/2 cup), serve in a mug, like a hot toddy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 24.8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg