Ingredients

• 2 1/2 oz – Scotch
• 1 1/2 oz – Amaretto

Preparation

Fill an old fashioned glass with ice cubes. Pour the scotch and amaretto over the ice.

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Ingredients

• 2 oz – Scotch
• 1 oz – Amaretto

Preparation

Pour the bourbon into an old fashioned glass with ice cubes. Add the cherry brandy and stir.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz – Scotch
• 1 1/2 oz – Amaretto
• Ginger Ale

Preparation

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Pour amaretto and scotch over ice and top off with ginger ale. Garnish with twist of orange.

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The drink experts here at Madtini have assembled a collection of 8 of their favorite maple syrup sweetened cocktails.

1. Maple Manhattan

Ingredients

• 2 oz Maker’s Mark
• 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
• 1/4 pure maple syrup
• 2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Preparation
Combine the bourbon, sweet vermouth, maple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake several times, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a cherry on a pick for a garnish.

2. No’Easter

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Maker’s Mark
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
• splash of Ginger Beer

Preparation
Combine the bourbon, lime juice and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake several times. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Add a splash of ginger beer on top and garnish with a lime wheel.

3. Maple Leaf Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Maker’s Mark
• 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• cinnamon stick

Preparation
Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake several times. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

4. Kicking Cow Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz Maker’s Mark
• 1 oz light cream
• 1 oz pure maple syrup
• cinnamon stick

Preparation
Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with several ice cubes. Shake several times. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a cinnamon stick to garnish.

5. Old Fashioned Canadian

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• crispy bacon

Preparation
Combine the maple syrup and 2 dashes of bitters, stir to mix. Add ice cubes and rye whiskey Add a crispy strip of Canadian bacon to garnish.

6. Filibuster Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 oz pure maple syrup
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 1 egg white
• lemon twist

Preparation
Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with several ice cubes. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a twist of lemon to garnish.

7. Maple Syrup Martini

Ingredients

• 3 oz Maker’s Mark
• 3/4 oz pure maple syrup
• 3/4 oz Noilly Prat Dry French Vermouth
• 2 dashes orange bitters

Preparation
Add the vermouth and bitters to a mixing glass, add ice and stir well. Pour out half the liquid and add bourbon and maple syrup. Shake well, the strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve.

8. Maple Kiss

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 3/4 oz Chambord
• 1/4 oz pure maple syrup

Preparation
Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with several ice cubes. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a fresh raspberry as garnish.

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Let’s raise our glasses to surviving winter and forgetting about gloves, coats and mitts until next year. It’s time to gather ourselves up and head for the patios, rooftops and cafes to share good times. So, in honour of spring here’s a variation on the classic Manhattan with just enough maple syrup to sweeten things up.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Maker’s Mark
• 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
• 1/4 oz maple syrup
• dash or two of Angostura bitters

Preparation
Combine the bourbon, sweet vermouth, maple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake several times, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a cherry on a pick for a garnish.

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• 2 1/2 oz Jameson
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 3-4 dashes of bitters
• juice from half a lemon
• twist or orange

Preparation
Combine the maple syrup and bitters in the bottom of a mixing glass, stir until well combined. Fill 2/3 of the glass with ice, then squeeze the lemon over the ice. Pour in Jameson and garnish with a twist or orange.

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• 1 oz Jameson
• 1/2 oz peach schnapps
• 1/2 oz Bailey’s
• 2 oz orange juice
• orange slice

Preparation
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 3 ice cubes. Shake vigorously, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.

Adapted from a recipe at The Province.

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Slàinte, and have a great St. Paddy’s Day!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Jameson
• 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 can Guinness
• Maraschino cherry

Preparation
Combine the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass.  Fill the glass 2/3 of the way full with ice. Stir for15-20 seconds, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Pour a can of Guinness into a tall glass and allow to settle. Gently scoop all the light foam from the top of the Guinness and place it on top of the drink. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

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• 1 oz Guinness
• 1 1/4 oz Cognac
• 1/2 oz St-Germain
• 1/4 oz crème de cacao
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange zest, for garnish

Preparation
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Stir, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a twist of orange.

Adapted from Bon Appetit.

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Slàinte, and have a great St. Paddy’s Day!

Ingredients

• 3 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
• 3 oz Guinness
• 1 oz Jameson
• Chocolate syrup

Ingredients
Combine Guinness, Jameson and ice cream in a blender until well mixed together. Drizzle the inside of a chilled glass with the chocolate syrup, then pour in the ice cream mixture. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Adapted from the menu at 25 Degrees in Hollywood.

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