Ingredients
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2 oz bourbon (choose your favorite brand; smoother is better)
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½ oz orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
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1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
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½ oz maple syrup or simple syrup (for sweetness and complexity)
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Splash of cola or ginger beer (adds fizz and ties it all together)
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Dash of Angostura bitters (optional, for depth)
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Ice
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Garnish: Orange peel or maraschino cherry
Instructions
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Chill Your Glass:
Start by placing your serving glass in the freezer or filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink. This keeps your cocktail cold longer. -
Combine the Base Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in:-
2 oz bourbon
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½ oz orange liqueur
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1 oz lemon juice
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½ oz maple syrup or simple syrup
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Optional dash of bitters for depth
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Notes
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Batch It: You can scale up this recipe for a crowd. Mix the bourbon, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and syrup in a pitcher and chill. Just add ice and fizz when serving.
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Garnishes: Pre-cut orange twists and store them in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to keep them fresh.
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Pre-squeeze the lemons and store the juice in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes