Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Smash Cocktail
This Cinnamon Maple Bourbon Smash is a cozy, easy bourbon cocktail for fall—smooth bourbon, real maple syrup, warm cinnamon, and fresh lemon, with a little fizz if you want. Sweet, spiced, and so comforting!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
- Spoon or straw
- Citrus juicer
- Ice
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon Buffalo Trace or Woodford Reserve recommended
- 1 oz pure maple syrup or maple simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters or orange bitters
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick for muddling
- club soda, ginger ale, or ginger beer for topping, optional
- crushed ice
- lemon wheel or wedges for garnish
- orange wheel or slice optional, for garnish
- mint sprig or fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
- cinnamon stick for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add lemon juice, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon (or a cinnamon stick) to the shaker.
- Drop in a lemon wedge and a few mint leaves, then muddle well.
- Pour in the bourbon and bitters.
- Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake hard for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda, ginger ale, or ginger beer if desired.
- Garnish with lemon, orange, mint, or a cinnamon stick. Stir gently before enjoying.
Notes
Use quality bourbon and real maple syrup for the best flavor. Try muddling with a cinnamon stick for more spice, or use orange bitters for extra citrus. Add a splash of ginger beer or club soda for a lighter, fizzy version. Adjust sweetness and spice to taste.