Sweet & Spicy Maple Lemon Drop

John Rothstein, beverage manager and mixologist at Buddakan in New York City, knows that maple syrup adds complexity to cocktails.

We’re toasting the new year with his twist on the traditional lemon drop (vodka, lemon juice, sugar).

Rothstein blends light maple syrup and lemon juice with tequila, Sauvignon blanc and St-Germain, an artisanal liqueur made from freshly picked elderflower blossoms. To add some heat, he infuses the liqueur with jalapeño before mixing the drink.

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Sweet & Spicy Maple Lemon Drop