Allspice Dram The Allspice Dram has a quintessential fall flavor, and is very fun to make. Allspice berries are the fruit of the pimento bush, so you’ll also see this called pimento dram. Most drams are made with simple syrup, but ours, of course, is made with Vermont maple syrup! You need a high proof…

Magic Maple Citrus Cooler This is a nice fruity, bubbly and complex cocktail. Magic Hat #9 is a local ale with a bit of an apricot taste. It enhances the citrus nicely and adds some bubbles! 2 oz bourbon ½ oz orange liqueur ½ half oz lemon juice ½ half oz maple syrup stir, add…

Maple Bourbon Smash Maple and bourbon pair very well. This cocktail is fresh and citrusy, but also carries the depth of bourbon. Delicious! 1/2 ounce pure VT maple syrup 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 4 dashes Angostura bitters 1/2 orange wheel 2 ounces bourbon 1 1/2 ounces seltzer In a…

Maple Negroni This feels like a perfect fall cocktail. Slightly sweet but also retains the crisp flavor of Compari. Maple replaces the standard simple syrup and creates a much deeper flavor. 1 ounce maple syrup 1 ounce gin 1 ounce Compari 1 ounce sweet vermouth ½ orange wheel Add all ingredients except the orange to…

Sunday Chicken Wings This is a nice winter dish, best made on a day that you’re at home for a long afternoon. We always use Misty Knoll wings as they’re a humane, free range farm. Cooking times vary, and you can change the cooking liquid to accommodate your tastes. Start with 2 packages of wings…

Maple Mojito My garden is full of mint in the summer. What better application than a maple mojito? Muddle 6 mint leaves with the juice of half a lime. Add ½ ounce maple syrup and 1 ½ light rum Stir and serve with ice and a lime wedge Enjoy!