Maple Bourbon Smash

The Maple Bourbon Smash has a sweet, herbaceous, warming, citrusy flavor profile. A rustic fall cocktail that combines the warmth of bourbon with the sweetness of maple syrup and fresh mint. This seasonal smash delivers comfort in a glass with earthy, aromatic flavors.

A Maple Bourbon Smash requires 6 ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Pure maple syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, fresh mint leaves, Fresh mint sprig, Lemon wheel.

A Maple Bourbon Smash takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Maple Bourbon Smash is traditionally served in a rocks, garnished with Fresh mint sprig and lemon wheel.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Maple Bourbon Smash by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Maple Bourbon Smash is a modern creation that emerged from the craft cocktail renaissance of the 2000s, building on the classic Mint Julep tradition while embracing America's growing appreciation for artisanal ingredients. The 'smash' category of cocktails dates back to the 1800s, originally referring to any drink made with muddled fruit, mint, sugar, and spirits. This particular variation gained popularity as bartenders began incorporating regional American flavors into classic templates, with maple syrup representing a distinctly North American twist on the traditional sugar component. The drink perfectly embodies the farm-to-glass movement, celebrating local maple producers and craft bourbon distilleries. Its rise to prominence coincided with the bourbon boom of the 2010s, when whiskey enthusiasts sought cocktails that showcased rather than masked the spirit's complexity. Today, it's become a signature fall cocktail at craft cocktail bars across the country, representing the evolution of American drinking culture toward more ingredient-driven, seasonally-conscious cocktails.