This play on a classic Maple Leaf cocktail (bourbon, maple syrup and lemon juice) uses shagbark syrup – which has a strong “woody” flavor.  The resulting drink tastes strongly of bourbon (woody & sweet) & cardamom, but less boozy than you’d expect given the 2oz of liquor it contains.

Ingredients:       (Makes 1 Drink)
2oz Bourbon (we used Elijah Craig)
3/4oz Lemon Juice
3/4oz Shagbark Syrup
1 Dash Scrappy’s Cardamom Bitters

Garnish: Lemon Twist

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in a shaker.

2. Add ice.

3. Shake to combine.

4. Strain into a large martini glass.

5. While holding the lemon over the drink, use a channel knife or bar zester to zest a long lemon twist garnish. This ensures any lemon oil that comes out of the zest lands in the drink.

6. Serve.

Mixologist: Jonny Spielsinger

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