As I look out at all of the maple trees starting to dress into their autumn outfits, I think it only fitting to toast them with a maple infused cocktail. This new take on the Old Fashioned is light and fruity with the bite of bourbon tamed by the sweet maple syrup.

Maple-Bourbon Smash

Ingredients:

1/2 ounce pure maple syrup (Use Grade A Dark Amber if you can find it)
1/2 ounce orange juice
1/4 ounce lemon juice
4 dashes of Angostura bitters
1/2 orange wheel
2 ounces bourbon
Ice
1 1/2 ounces chilled seltzer
Orange slice to garnish

Directions:

1. In a rocks glass, combine maple syrup with the orange juice, lemon juice and bitters.

2. Add the orange wheel and lightly muddle. Add the bourbon and stir well.

3. Fill the glass with ice and top with the chilled seltzer.

Makes 1 drink

Recipe from Food & Wine Magazine

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