Smoky Mountain Sunset

This unique cocktail blends the smoothness of bourbon with a smoky twist, finished off with a touch of citrus. To make it, you'll need: - 2 oz bourbon - 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice - 1/2 oz maple syrup - 1/4 oz Lapsang Souchong tea-infused Grand Marnier* - 2 dashes orange bitters - 1 sprig of thyme, for garnish To create the Lapsang Souchong tea-infused Grand Marnier, simply combine 1/4 cup Grand Marnier with 1 tsp Lapsang Souchong loose leaf tea in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let the mixture steep for 2-3 hours, then strain out the tea leaves. To assemble the cocktail, add all the ingredients (except for the thyme sprig) to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a sprig of thyme and enjoy the smoky, citrusy flavors of the Smoky Mountain Sunset.