Alcohol-enriched maple syrup can be an ingredient in numerous cocktails, as well. Some like to use maple in place of simple syrup in an old fashioned, and that extra little hint of booze (whether ...

Maple and whiskey are a well-documented pairing, and if you've ever had a maple old fashioned cocktail, you understand why.

Preparation. Step 1. Bring three 3" cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise pods, and ¾ cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark, to a boil in a small high-sided saucepan over medium-high heat.Cook, stirring ...