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Smokey Spur
The Smokey Spur rewards a long day in the saddle with bourbon and smoked maple.
Course
Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine
American
Servings
1
cocktail
Ingredients
2
oz.
bourbon
1
oz.
lemon juice
(fresh)
¾
oz.
smoked bourbon syrup
1
pinch
cinnamon
Smoked Bourbon Syrup
2
c.
maple syrup
3
oz.
bourbon
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the bourbon, lemon juice, smoked bourbon syrup, and cinnamon.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Smoked Bourbon Syrup
Preheat a smoker to 225°F.
Pour the maple syrup into a disposable aluminum pan and smoke for 12 hours, preferably using mesquite wood.
Pour the bourbon into a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat until reduced by half, to about 1½ ounces.
Whisk the reduced bourbon into the smoked maple syrup until thoroughly combined.
Let cool completely to room temperature before using, then store refrigerated in an airtight container.