A Classic Manhattan gets a fall twist with a touch of sweet maple syrup. This Maple Manhattan will go on your favorite Bourbon Cocktails list and your favorite Fall Cocktails list!
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Fall Cocktails
I love simple cocktails, which is why I love a Manhattan. All you need for a classic Manhattan is whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. When you have a simple cocktail like a Manhattan, it makes for easy additions.
When I was looking to create some fall cocktails, I started with a Manhattan. The only question was which fall flavor to use? Pumpkins? Apples? Maple Syrup?
Remembering this Bourbon Maple Grilled Acorn Squash recipe, maple syrup jumped to the front of the list!
Choose Your Bourbon
We decided to go for a classic with some good old school Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon. In addition to it being one of my favorites, I also wanted to be able to show off my old swizzle stick with the Four Roses on it. Pretty cool!
My grandmother had a pretty extensive bar, and all of these cocktails stirrers came from her collection.
Maple Manhattan
This Maple Manhattan is so easy to make!
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add bourbon, vermouth, maple syrup and bitters.
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Instead of regular maraschino cherries, you might want to try these Bourbon Barrel Cherries!
This was the perfect fall cocktail, so easy and the maple syrup gives a sweet fall twist. We will definitely be having this all fall long and winter too!
Looking for more bourbon:
These Boozy Bourbon Cocoa Pops are so good, we eat them year round!
You also love this simple Classic Manhattan!
Maple Manhattan
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¼ ounce vermouth sweet
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 dashes bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add bourbon, vermouth, maple syrup and bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.
Dunnie Lownes says
Really nice. I see some recipes calling for dry vermouth and the maple syrup so may experiment with that, but this one might be hard to beat. Goes down easy!
Anthony Charbonneau says
Always one of my favorites. I actually found some bourbon barrel maple syrup (Maple Craft) at a local store which really amped up the taste! I prefer to stir my Manhattans and not shake them, but to each their own. Cheers!
Pam Greer says
Oh, I need to find that bourbon!
ALAN C GEORGE says
Add a couple dashes of walnut bitters!
Pam Greer says
What a great idea!
Adriana Lopez Martin says
Bourbon is one of my favorites. Perfect for these cold fall and winter days. This cocktail looks so good and tasty. The flavor combination with maple is amazing!
Pam Greer says
It is!
Iryna says
I love the addition of Maple Syrup. I never knew it is so easy to make Manhattan. What a perfect cocktail for all fall celebrations.
Pam Greer says
Easy cocktails are the best!
Monica | Nourish + Fete says
I love the addition of maple syrup - it's one of my favorite sweeteners all around, and sounds so cozy and warm as a complement to traditional Manhattan flavors!
Pam Greer says
It is so good, I love maple syrup too!
Anvita says
Perfect drink for this time of the year. I bet the maple must enhance the flavors.
Pam Greer says
It does!
Annemarie says
Such a great idea! I love maple syrup, and I bet it gives this drink the best flavor.
Pam Greer says
It does, it adds just the right amount of sweetness and fall flavor!
Snap says
My father-in-love had a Manhattan every day. I wonder if he would have liked the addition of maple! He would have tried it, I'm sure. My Granny added bourbon to a lot of holiday recipes.
Cheryl Crotty says
Pam, that sounds so good. I haven't had a manhatten in many years but the added maple syrup to this one makes me want to give it another go. A cool evening, by the fire, with a great book and a Manhatten sounds like the perfect spot for a girl from Salem to settle in for a quiet night. Thanks for sharing. Happy October,
Pam Greer says
It would be perfect by the fire!
The Bearded Hiker says
Manhattan is my drink when the weather turns chilly. Still waiting. But to add to that maple syrup? Yes. now.
Pam Greer says
Definitely!!
Apri J Harris says
I love a good Manhattan, and this is such a delicious way to make it even better, Pam! Pinning and tweeting. Thank you so much for your support of the Hearth and Soul Link party.
Tina Culbertson says
I enjoy a Manhattan but confess o never having one with maple syrup. It's looks delicious and comforting.
Pam Greer says
It is so good1
Ann says
You wicked woman. I'm going out for cocktails next week with the girls and shall insist the barman make me one of these.
Pam Greer says
Fun!!
Bonita says
Awesome share as a Manhattanite, appreciating local maple syrup.
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