Ingredient

Maple Syrup

A grade-A or amber maple syrup brings woodsy sweetness and depth to bourbon, rye and warm whisky serves.

Flavour profile

  • Woody-sweet
  • Caramel
  • Slightly smoky
  • Round
Maple Syrup as a winter cocktail ingredient

Maple syrup is honey’s North American cousin in winter cocktails. Pure maple — not “pancake syrup” — adds a woody, caramelised sweetness that bonds with bourbon and rye in particular. Grade A amber is the cocktail standard; the darker grades work for richer serves but can dominate. Use the same amount you would use of honey, then taste before reaching for more.

Recipes featuring maple syrup