A golden maple bourbon cocktail served over crushed ice, garnished with an apple slice, rosemary, sage, and star anise against a dark background.

Maple Bourbon Smash

Bourbon with muddled apple, pure maple syrup, and fresh lemon — crisp, warm, and lightly sweet with a brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
¾ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce maple syrup
2 thin apple slices (for muddling)
2–3 dashes Angostura or orange bitters (optional)
Club soda or sparkling water, to top
Garnish: apple slice, rosemary, sage, or star anise

Cocktail Method

In a shaker, muddle apple slices with maple syrup and lemon juice.
Add bourbon and bitters (if using), then fill with ice and shake briefly to chill.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed or cubed ice.
Top with a splash of club soda and gently stir.
Garnish with an apple slice, rosemary, sage, or star anise.

Notes from the Bar

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Bitters (Optional)

A few dashes of Angostura or orange bitters add depth and spice without overpowering the maple.

Maple Syrup

Use pure maple syrup—Grade A dark gives the richest flavor.

Apples

Choose a crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.

Glassware

A short rocks glass or lowball showcases the drink’s golden color and crushed ice texture beautifully.

Seasonal Tip

Ideal for fall through early winter, but equally good as a transitional cocktail when the nights start to cool.

Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.

A ritual we return to

Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.

Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.

It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.

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