Andy’s absolute favorite thing is maple syrup.  Anytime I come across a recipe having to do with maple syrup, I feel like I need to give it a whirl.  You never know how things are gonna turn out, after all.  In this circumstance, I was also experimenting with brandy; something new for me.  Did you know that brandy comes in almost every flavor imaginable? Neither did I.  Seems there is more room for experimentation than I thought.  This cocktail is easy and not at all time consuming.  It has a refreshing and unique flavor.  We also tried different grades of maple syrup and found that Grade B (darker) was better.  It has a much stronger taste and is good for cooking.  Do you have a favorite maple syrup recipe? (psst- don’t say a maple salmon glaze, seems everyone has that)

Ingredients:

(a shot glass is about an ounce)

1 1/2 oz calvados (or apple brandy)

1 oz maple syrup (grade A)

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

ice cubes

slices of green apple for garnish

Directions:

1.  In a cocktail shaker, combine the calvados, maple syrup, lemon juice and ice.

2  Shake for 10-15 seconds.

3.  Strain into a glass filled with ice.

4.  Garnish with green apple slices.

Enjoy responsibly!

Recipe from The Framed Table.