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Shaken · 1 serving

Maple Leaf

Frank Meier's 1936 bourbon sour sweetened with real maple syrup and brightened with fresh lemon.

Short answer

Maple Leaf is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Maple Leaf ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Maple Leaf ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz4.8 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.2 parts
Maple Syrup12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

Method

How to make Maple Leaf

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one very short narrow lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and maple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the maple syrup is fully integrated and the drink is thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Place the single clear cube in the chilled glass and strain the cocktail over it.

  6. 06

    Express the lemon oils, rest exactly one compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Maple Leaf taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Maple Leaf questions

What is in a Maple Leaf?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and lemon.

How long does a Maple Leaf take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Maple Leaf prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Maple Leaf alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B117https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1250/maple-leaf · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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