Maple Leaf
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- 1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
- 0.42 oz Maple syrup
Method
Glassware:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Maple Leaf contains 198 calories
History:
The Maple Leaf cocktail first appeared in Frank Meier's 1936 book The Artistry of Mixing Drinks and I suspect it originated in the USA or even the UK due to its being based on bourbon whiskey. If it had been created by a Canadian, where the maple leaf is very much a national symbol, then it's likely a Canadian rye whisky, arguably more appropriate, would have been used.
Review:
Anything from 10ml (1/3oz) to 15ml (1/2oz) maple syrup works in this recipe, depending on your maple syrup, lemons and personal taste. I've gone for the middle of the road at 12.5ml as for me the trio combines wonderfully with the maple syrup still in something of a supporting role.
