12.18.09

happy hour: the maple leaf

Am I the only one who can’t believe it’s the Friday before Christmas?! Holy smokes, where has this month gone? I have to apologize for my lengthy absence. Luckily my time away has brought about some good news… we are moved in (yay!), Remedy Quarterly has been printed and sent out to our lovely subscribers (woohoo!) and good news in a weird way, I’ve missed this place! After blogging for nearly two years, almost on a daily basis it can begin to feel a little overwhelming at times, but I’ve been happy and reassured to find myself missing it (and you!).

So in honor of good things, I’ve whipped up one delicious beverage called the maple leaf. A little rye, a little maple syrup and a good squeeze of lemon is all you need. It will leave you with a festive, wintry warm kind of feeling.

Cheers friendos!

the maple leaf
adapted from Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide
makes 1 cocktail

2 oz rye
1/2 oz maple syrup
juice of 1/2 lemon
lemon peel to garnish

1
Place a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and add all ingredients.
2
Shake for about 10 seconds and pour into a highball glass.
3
Garnish with a lemon and drink up!

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9 Comments so far

  1. Julia (Color Me Green) December 18th, 2009 10:14 am

    interesting. i would never think to add maple syrup to a cocktail but it sounds like it works here!

  2. Anne December 18th, 2009 11:46 am

    Sounds like a delightful riff on the hot toddy. Maybe I will make one tonight. I am cocktail mode…

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  5. crib set December 19th, 2009 3:05 am

    Maple syrup in a cocktail! This sounds interesting! I want to try this and find for myself if it tastes good.

  6. Megan Gordon December 20th, 2009 11:42 am

    Welcome back! We’re about to move to, and I’m sweating just thinking about it…boxes, and ikea trips, and more boxes. Loving the idea of a little maple in a nice, strong cocktail. Good to see you back!

  7. laura January 5th, 2010 10:44 pm

    As a Canadian and maple syrup devotee I’m thrilled to discover this cocktail. In fact, I was doing a Canadian-themed dinner party recently and only wish I’d seen this post sooner. Must check you out more often! All the recipes look scrumptious.
    Laura

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