5 Game-Changing Cocktails for Maple Syrup Lovers

By Food & Wine
Updated December 02, 2015
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Maple syrup has always played a starring role in your morning meal. That earthy nectar sweetens your waffles like a champ, but it’s got loads more potential.Try shaking your favorite amber syrup with Scotch, sherry or tequila for a truly transformative cocktail.This piece originally appeared on Liquor.com.
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Hudson Highland Cup

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With a healthy dose of Scotch, plus apple butter, maple syrup and hard cider, this cocktail is like fall in a cup. And just because it’s chilled doesn’t mean it won’t warm you right to the core. Get the recipe for the Hudson Highland Cup.

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The Maple Man

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Nothing says “come hither” quite like a tall glass of cognac and Oloroso sherry treated to a slick of maple syrup. A hint of muddled mandarin brings that cozy trio into crisp fall focus. Get the recipe for The Maple Man.

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The Nose to Cocktail

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Bacon, eggs, orange juice and maple syrup? Sounds like the makings of a hearty breakfast plate. In this case, those ingredients form the base of a very comforting cocktail, made with smoky bacon-infused Irish whiskey, Grade B maple syrup and a whole egg for a frothy finish. Get the recipe for The Nose to Cocktail.

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Maple Negroni

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Never met a Negroni you didn’t like? Add this maple-infused stunner to the top of your list. The classic base remains, but gains sweetness and body from the addition of a teaspoon of maple syrup. The final flourish? A crispy bacon garnish. Get the recipe for the Maple Negroni.

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Another Fine Mes

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Break out your fanciest barware for this sophisticated coupe. Grounded by a strong foundation of rye whiskey and reposado tequila, the cocktail gets added depth from the additions of orange liqueur, maple syrup, two types of bitters and Punt e Mes, the Italian vermouth laced with quina liqueur. Get the recipe for the Another Fine Mes.

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