9 Cozy Maple Syrup co*cktail Recipes to Sweeten Your Spirits (2024)

FAQs

What alcohol goes well with maple syrup? ›

There's something comforting about flavoursome maple syrup and maple syrup tends to be paired with whiskey and often rum in Old Fashioned and Sour style co*cktails. However, as the gin-based Old Vermont (below) proves, maple syrup's delicious richness can also work well combined with white spirits.

Grade A Amber (Rich) Syrup

If you only have room for one kind of maple syrup in your kitchen, Amber (Rich) syrup is the go-to option. You can use it for anything! Its rich, full-bodied maple flavor makes it a great all-around syrup for everything from breakfast to salad dressings to co*cktails.

The ratio of ingredients is typically 2:1:1––2 parts whiskey/bourbon, 1 part sweetener (maple syrup) and 1 part sour (lemon juice). The maple syrup lends a caramelized and burnt sugar taste that pairs so nicely with the whiskey. For the lemon I definitely recommend fresh squeezed, but use what you got!

The easiest way to turn a co*cktail into an autumnal sipper is to replace the usual simple syrup with rich and flavorful maple syrup. These naturally, subtly sweetened co*cktails give bourbon, gin, and even red wine the fall treatment, accompanied by other seasonal flavors from apple cider to cinnamon sticks.

Maple liqueur refers to various alcoholic products made from maple syrup, primarily in the Northeast United States and Canada. It is most commonly made by mixing Canadian rye whiskey and Canadian maple syrup. Maple liqueur is considered an important cultural beverage in certain Canadian festivals.

Yes, it is relatively sweet, but rum balances out the sweetness well. And the addition of lemon makes the flavour more elegant and fresh. Of course, you can play with this idea to adjust to your liking.

The most popular ones in the bar are gomme (gum) syrup and agave nectar. Molasses and honey (or honey syrup) are other options, though they should be used selectively in co*cktails.

Maple syrup should be kept in the refrigerator once it's opened so as to discourage mold from growing on the syrup. Should mold grow on maple syrup, it's safe and easy to remove. Just scoop the mold off the top of the syrup with a spoon and discard the mold.

Grenadine, Orgeat, and Simple syrup are the syrups used in many a classic co*cktail. Grenadine is a bar syrup that is instantly recognized by its bright red color. What many drinkers don't know, is that grenadine is a pomegranate flavored syrup.

Beer and whiskey are both beloved beverages, but they don't always mix well together. Mixing whiskey with beer can lead to an overwhelming and confusing taste. The flavors and carbonation of the beer can overpower the whiskey, resulting in a less enjoyable drinking experience.

What is the name of the maple whiskey? ›

Sortilège Rye Whisky

Sortilège Canadian Rye Whisky is distinguished by its unique maple flavour, achieved through a maple wood finishing process. In collaboration with a Quebec cooper, we have carefully selected, dried, and roasted local maple wood to give our whisky its distinctive character.

Unlike spirits such as whiskey and gin, which are produced from starchy grains that need to be milled and pressed into a mash, the maple syrup can be converted directly into a wort that will be fermented by yeast to produce alcohol. Next, the wort is distilled into an 80-proof spirit, and aged in barrels for a year.

Maple simple syrup can offer a different taste and complexity to your co*cktails. You can use either grade A and B types, both work well. We like the grade B as it seems to bring a bit more flavor.

Having it all conform to one system helps everyone understand what they prefer and how to ask for it! Another reason maple grading was changed was that consumers perceived or assumed that grade B was an inferior quality syrup. In turn, many would seek out grade A dark when there was no such thing.

You can prolong shelf life by adding acid and/or alcohol; if the mix sits above 12 percent ABV, it should last at least a few months. Infusions: Higher temperatures and longer infusion times will yield a stronger flavor (think tea), but they can sometimes extract undesirable flavors.

A semi-dry sparkling wine for your maple syrup appetizers

To start a meal with maple syrup appetizers, the ideal is a semi-sparkling white wine. The sweetness of these wines goes well with the sweetness of the maple syrup.

A good trick is to also use some maple syrup during primary fermentation. Add 8oz (for 5 gallons) during primary fermentation to impart slight maple flavor and help dry the beer out and finish lower.