Ingredient
Maple syrup
Pure maple syrup, used straight from the bottle. It adds a toasty, woody sweetness that suits whiskey.
Ratio
No mixing needed: pure maple syrup is already a syrup.
Method
- Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup (which is mostly corn syrup and flavoring).
- Darker grades have more maple flavor; golden grades are milder.
- It is a little richer than simple syrup, so start with slightly less than a recipe calls for and taste.
Shelf life
Refrigerate once opened. It keeps for months; discard it if mold appears.
Notes
- Maple and smoke are a natural pairing; see the smoked Old Fashioned riffs.
- Maple works in place of simple syrup in most whiskey sours.
