"This maple bourbon smash is a refreshing spin on the whiskey sour: perfectly tart and just sweet enough, with a hint of bourbon and herbaceous mint on the finish. As a home cocktail expert, I find that the smash is one of the most crowd-pleasing bourbon drinks there is (and one of my personal favorites). I recently served it as a cocktail recipe when my sister came to visit and everyone loved it: even the non-bourbon lovers!"
"Ready in 5 minutes: It comes together quickly and simply! Customizable: The base recipe is delicious, but it's also great with fresh fruit like blackberry or peach. Naturally sweetened: Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that creates flavor depth (or you can also use straight simple syrup!). Crowd-pleaser: Everyone always loves this one: even people who don't love strong bourbon drinks."
"Bourbon: I like mid-range bourbons like Four Roses or Maker's Mark. You don't need anything super premium here. Fresh lemon: Fresh lemon juice is essential for that citrusy punch. Avoid bottled lemon juice: it won't give you the same flavor. Fresh mint leaves: This is what makes a smash a smash! The mint gets muddled to release its oils. Maple syrup or simple syrup: Pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener that adds nuanced vanilla flavor notes; simple syrup has more of a pure sweetness."
The maple bourbon smash balances tart fresh lemon juice with maple syrup sweetness and herbaceous muddled mint alongside a hint of bourbon. The cocktail is served over crushed ice and can be finished with a splash of soda water for lightness. The recipe takes about five minutes to prepare and adapts well to seasonal fruit additions like blackberry or peach. Pure maple syrup contributes nuanced vanilla notes while simple syrup offers a cleaner sweetness. Recommended components include a mid-range bourbon, fresh lemon, mint leaves, maple or simple syrup, soda water, and crushed ice.
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