Lemon Maple Bourbon Cocktail

This recipe for Lemon Maple Bourbon Cocktails is a perfect holiday treat with a hint of cinnamon. Serve it for the holiday season, Christmas, and/or New Year's!

When I think of the holidays, I think of cozy nights spent with family over a table full of classics like Garlic + Herb Mushroom Quinoa, Creamy Chickpea + Pumpkin Stew, or Roasted Winter Vegetables with Maple Glaze.

For dessert, I'll be digging into a warm Gluten-Free + Vegan Gingerbread Cookie.

And to wash it all down? A warming bourbon cocktail.

There's something so comforting about sipping a gently sweet, somewhat spiced cocktail on a chilly winter night. This maple bourbon cocktail is my go-to, and once you try it (and see how easy it is to make!), I think you'll agree. Cheers!

How to Make Maple Bourbon Cocktails

All you need to make these simple but elegant cocktails is a shaker and a glass! This recipe serves one, but you can easily double the ingredients to serve more.

Divide the drinks between your favorite old-fashioned glasses and garnish with a cinnamon stick to serve.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to put together these holiday cocktails:

• Bourbon. Use your favorite! If you're not a bourbon fan, another dark liquor like whiskey or even rum will work.
• Lemon juice. Use fresh-squeezed for the best flavor.
• Maple syrup. This is the perfect caramel-flavored sweetener to pair with bourbon.
• Cinnamon stick. You can also use a dash of ground cinnamon if you don't have cinnamon sticks.
• Ice. I like to serve these drinks over one large ice cube in each glass.

What to Serve with Bourbon Cocktails

If you're planning to serve these warming drinks for a holiday get-together, try these other festive recipes that pair well with bourbon:

• Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Cheezy Kale & Quinoa Crackers
• Black Bean Quinoa Bites with Vegan Queso Dip
• Smoked Salmon Spread with Roasted Red Peppers

More Festive Drink Recipes

• Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte (Vegan)
• Vegan Golden Milk Latte
• Fresh Peach Mojitos

If you make these Lemon Maple Bourbon Cocktails, be sure to let me know what you think with a comment below!