Maple Bourbon Cocktail

Made with real maple syrup with ingredients to offset some of the sweetness, this Maple Bourbon Cocktail will warm you up from head to toe. This little drink is packed with seasonal flavors which is sure to satisfy your fall sweet tooth and put you in the mood to celebrate the beloved season. It's simple and does not require a lot of prep or very complicated ingredients, which is what adult drinks are all about anyway. Make this your fall favorite and put your own spin to it. Be sure to let us know what sort of concoctions and variations you've managed to make and give us a shout out in the comments.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon water

1 dash bitters

1 orange peel

2 ounces bourbon

1 maraschino cherry, for garnish

1 cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions:

Combine maple syrup, water and bitters in a glass, stirring until well blended. Add a few cubes of ice and the orange peel, then pour bourbon on top. Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon stick and enjoy.