Ingredients
SPICED MAPLE SYRUP
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon cardamon pods
1 star anise
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
zest of 1 orange
MAPLE FIZZ
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) bourbon
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
1-2 dashes orange bitters
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) spiced maple syrup
champagne, for topping
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon cardamon pods
1 star anise
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 cups bourbon
4 ounces (1/2 cup) lemon juice
3-4 dashes orange bitters
3-4 ounces (1/4 – 1/2 cup) spiced maple syrup
1 bottle (750ml) champagne, chilled
Directions
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1. To make the spiced maple syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the maple, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.
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2. In a cocktail shaker, combine 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, the bourbon, lemon juice, and orange bitters. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass. Top off with champagne. Garnish with an orange slice and star anise, if desired.
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1. To make the spiced maple syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.
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2. In a punch bowl, combine the spiced maple syrup, the bourbon, lemon juice, and orange bitters. Stir to combine, chill until ready to serve. Before serving, add ice, then pour the champagne over.