The reason people are constantly creating new spins on the old classic cocktails is because those classics have stood the test of time.
Knob Creek® Ol’ Fashioned Holiday Maple
Created by Michael Symon
- Pinch of Raw Sugar
- Orange Peel
- 3 Dashes Bitters
- 1 ½ parts Knob Creek® Smoked Maple Bourbon
- 1 part Calvados Boulard® Apple Brandy
1. Drop a pinch of raw sugar, orange peel, and 3 dashes bitters into a rocks glass and muddle.
2. Add Knob Creek® Smoked Maple Bourbon and Calvados Boulard® Apple Brandy and stir with ice.
As far as the parts go, I’d go with an ounce per part, and I can’t see why they didn’t just write it that way. *shrug*Â The featured spirit here, the Smoked Maple Bourbon, was released last fall (2013) and appears to still be available. It certainly sounds tasty enough to hunt down!
***This recipe was submitted by a representative of Knob Creek. I am not affiliated with the brand nor was I compensated for posting this, not even with review samples. As always, we support responsible refreshment and the use of the Designated Driver. No drunken monkeys, please!***