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A Long Winter’s Nap (Bourbon Cocktail)


A Long Winter’s Nap- a cozy Bourbon cocktail with maple syrup, ginger, and star anise that can be served warm or chilled.


Ingredients

2 ounces of Bourbon, Whiskey or Rye

2 Tablespoons Infused maple (or plain maple syrup)

1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

garnish with star anise and lemon slice

1/2 cup real maple syrup (or make simple syrup- 1/2 cup sugar +1/2 cup water)

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup sliced ginger

3 star anise pods

Optional additions – Douglas Fir, crushed cardamon pods, cinnamon, whole clove, peppercorns


INSTRUCTIONS

Place maple syrup and water in a small pot. Add ginger and whole spices. Heat over medium heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat. Let stand 10 minutes. The longer you infuse, the more intense the flavor. You could let this sit overnight or strain it right away.

In a cocktail shaker, pour the bourbon, infused maple syrup and lemon juice over ice. Shake and strain into a small glass or martini glass. Garnish with a star anise pod and lemon slice (or zest)


NOTES

This can also be served warm. Stir cocktail ingredients together in a small pot, gently heating, and add a little water to taste ( 1/4 cup-1/2 cup), serve in a mug, like a hot toddy!


By Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home • December 30, 2018


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