Smoky Maple Harvest

Description: Dive into the cozy embrace of autumn with the Smoky Maple Harvest, a cocktail that marries rich bourbon with the smoky allure of lapsang tea, enhanced by the complex warmth of allspice dram and the deep flavor of blackstrap bitters. This drink is perfect for those crisp fall evenings, offering a symphony of flavors that linger beautifully on the palate. Ingredients: - 2 oz double oak bourbon - 0.5 oz allspice dram - 1 oz lapsang souchong tea (brewed strong and chilled) - 0.25 oz pure maple syrup - 2 dashes blackstrap bitters - Orange peel for garnish Instructions: 1. Brew a strong lapsang souchong tea and let it chill. 2. In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, allspice dram, chilled lapsang souchong tea, maple syrup, and blackstrap bitters. 3. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. 4. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with a single large ice cube. 5. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, then use it as a garnish. Glass: Rocks glass Enjoy the medley of smoky and sweet notes with each sip of the Smoky Maple Harvest, a perfect companion for a fireside chat or a contemplative evening.