Celebrate the festive season with this Vanilla Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour – the perfect simple winter cocktail. Warming bourbon, shaken together with fresh-squeezed lemon, pure maple syrup, vanilla bean, and just the right amount of sweet cinnamon. A festive and delicious holiday cocktail recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties with family and friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 ounces (1/4 cup) bourbon
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 dash vanilla extract (I do 1/4 teaspoon-ish)
1 pinch cinnamon (I do 1/8 teaspoon-ish)
cinnamon stick and rosemary, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, maple, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass.
2. Garnish with vanilla rosemary (recipe in notes) and cinnamon. If desired light the cinnamon on fire for a smoky effect.
VANILLA SUGARED ROSEMARY
- 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean seeds.
2. Gently run rosemary sprigs under a little water to dampen and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the rosemary with vanilla sugar on all sides, making sure the rosemary is thoroughly coated in sugar. Allow to dry on the baking sheet for 1 hour. The rosemary can be made 1 day in advance and stored at room temperature.
