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    Home » Cocktails » Bourbon

    Maple Manhattan a Fall Bourbon Cocktail

    LAST UPDATED: October 22, 2018 PUBLISHED: October 22, 2018 By Pam Greer 25 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    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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    Click here to pin this Maple Manhattan now! 

    Dark brown cocktail in front of a container with vintage cocktail skewers, with text overlay reading, Maple Manhattan a Fall Bourbon Cocktail.

    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!

     

    Dark cocktails with a bottle of four roses bourbon in the background.

    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.

    Dark brown cocktail with a container of vintage cocktail stirrers.

    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:

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    These Boozy Bourbon Cocoa Pops are so good, we eat them year round!

    dark cocktail in front of bottles.

    You also love this simple Classic Manhattan!

     

    Maple Manhattan - a fall twist on a classic bourbon cocktail
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    5 from 10 votes

    Maple Manhattan

    A classic Manhattan gets a fall twist some maple syrup in this Maple Manhattan. 
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 198kcal

    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. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 22mg
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    Comments

    1. Dunnie Lownes says

      November 26, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    2. Anthony Charbonneau says

      February 17, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        February 18, 2019 at 6:43 am

        Oh, I need to find that bourbon!

        Reply
    3. ALAN C GEORGE says

      December 27, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Add a couple dashes of walnut bitters!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 27, 2018 at 12:37 pm

        What a great idea!

        Reply
    4. Adriana Lopez Martin says

      October 23, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 23, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        It is!

        Reply
    5. Iryna says

      October 23, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 23, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        Easy cocktails are the best!

        Reply
    6. Monica | Nourish + Fete says

      October 23, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 23, 2018 at 3:16 pm

        It is so good, I love maple syrup too!

        Reply
    7. Anvita says

      October 23, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      Perfect drink for this time of the year. I bet the maple must enhance the flavors.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 23, 2018 at 1:50 pm

        It does!

        Reply
    8. Annemarie says

      October 23, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea! I love maple syrup, and I bet it gives this drink the best flavor.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 23, 2018 at 1:41 pm

        It does, it adds just the right amount of sweetness and fall flavor!

        Reply
    9. Snap says

      October 16, 2017 at 10:21 am

      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.

      Reply
    10. Cheryl Crotty says

      October 14, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      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,

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 15, 2017 at 9:22 am

        It would be perfect by the fire!

        Reply
    11. The Bearded Hiker says

      October 14, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Manhattan is my drink when the weather turns chilly. Still waiting. But to add to that maple syrup? Yes. now.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 14, 2017 at 11:24 am

        Definitely!!

        Reply
    12. Apri J Harris says

      October 12, 2017 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    13. Tina Culbertson says

      October 11, 2017 at 6:29 am

      5 stars
      I enjoy a Manhattan but confess o never having one with maple syrup. It's looks delicious and comforting.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 12, 2017 at 10:35 am

        It is so good1

        Reply
    14. Ann says

      October 11, 2017 at 4:34 am

      You wicked woman. I'm going out for cocktails next week with the girls and shall insist the barman make me one of these.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 12, 2017 at 10:35 am

        Fun!!

        Reply

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