Thanksgiving is next week. Or, Friendsgiving, depending on whom you’re hanging with. Either way, we’ve got a great late fall cocktail recipe you can enjoy with family, neighbors, and pals.
Now, while rum and tequila can fit into end-of-the-year celebrations just fine, we can’t help but turn to a good Kentucky straight bourbon right now. It’s like the spirit equivalent of a cashmere scarf. And the temps are dropping, folks.
But just because you’re working with a popular spirit choice doesn’t mean you have to have a boring cocktail. In fact, with just a few little tweaks, you can have something a little more exciting and seasonal that’s based on a classic whiskey cocktail.
Need proof? Well, we’ve got that. Read on for a festive recipe from Maker’s Mark.
Rosemary Maple Sour
A riff on the classic whiskey sour, this one is set up to be a bit more autumnal. If you prefer less sweet, dial down the maple syrup addition a bit. Oh, and the rosemary does way more than just offer a cool-looking garnish, especially if you add it on the early side so it can infuse the drink a bit with those classic piney notes.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Marker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- 3/4 parts lemon juice
- 1/2 part maple syrup
- Rosemary and lemon slice for garnish
Method:
- Smack 1 sprig of rosemary between the palm of your hands and place in shaker.
- Add ingredients to shaker and shake with ice.
- Strain into ice-filled glass and garnish.
