Drink Curious
Maple Bourbon Smash
Cocktails and Mocktails
Meet your new favorite seasonal cocktail. Bourbon, DaVinci Maple Syrup, lemon, and mint come together over crushed ice, garnished with a caramelized lemon slice. This smash is a refreshing blend of sweet, tart, and herbal notes, tapping into the demand for nostalgic, comfort-driven flavors with a modern twist.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Crushed ice
- 2 oz Bourbon (preferably single barrel)
- ¾ oz. Fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz. DaVinci Gourmet Banana Bread Syrup
- ½ oz. DaVinci Gourmet Maple Syrup
- 2-3 sprigs Fresh mint
- Torched lemon slice for garnish, optional
Directions
- For Lemon Slice: Sprinkle maple or granulated sugar over the surface of the lemon slice. Using a butane torch, brûlée the sugar until it caramelizes, and the edges of the lemon are lightly charred. Set aside.
- Add crushed ice to a double rocks glass and set aside.
- Combine bourbon, lemon juice and syrups in a mixing glass half full of ice. Stir mixture with a bar spoon. Set aside.
- Rub mint sprigs around edge of glass with crushed ice. Strain prepared drink into glass and top with mint sprigs and reserved lemon slice. Serve.
