Citrus Maple Bourbon Bliss

This delightful bourbon sidecar cocktail is a harmonious blend of sweet citrus, rich maple syrup, and smooth bourbon. Its mellow and boozy profile is elevated by a fragrant orange sugar rim, creating a sensory experience that's both indulgent and refreshing.

Citrus Maple Bourbon Bliss

A mellow and boozy bourbon sidecar with sweet citrus, rich maple syrup, and a fragrant orange sugar rim.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1/2 orange
  • 1 lemon wedge, notched in center
  • 1 1/2 oz bourbon
  • 1 1/2 oz Grand Marnier (or Cointreau)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and orange zest in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until finely blended.
  2. Transfer the orange sugar mixture to a plate.
  3. Moisten half the rim of a coupe or cocktail glass with the notched lemon wedge, then dip the edge into the orange sugar to coat. Set aside.
  4. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine bourbon, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
  5. Shake the mixture until chilled, approximately 30 seconds.
  6. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and enjoy.