Vanilla Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour.

Celebrate the festive season with this Vanilla Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour – the perfect simple and cozy winter cocktail. Warming bourbon, shaken together with fresh squeezed lemon, pure maple syrup, vanilla bean, and just the right amount of sweet cinnamon. A festive and delicious holiday cocktail recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties with family and friends. Enjoy this with bourbon or create my mocktail variation. You can also make a big batch to serve up to a crowd! I have directions for it all!

I don’t know what’s going on, but I’m LOVING and having so much fun with this year’s holiday cocktails. The drinks I’ve shared so far have been some of my favorite recipes to create.

I love them all so much. And I have to say, I’ve enjoyed testing the mocktail variations too. If you follow often, you know that I’m a one-sip-and-done kind of drinker. The mocktails have been great to enjoy with Asher too!

I’m so excited for today’s drink. It might just be my simplest cocktail yet, and one of my favorites for sure. My family loves it too, they love a bourbon cocktail with a twist.

The idea

Came from my brother’s girlfriend Cait. I sent her three drink options. She picked this in a matter of seconds and said it sounded so delicious.

To be honest, this was the drink I was the least excited about. I was not going to make it at all. But I’m so happy I asked Cait, it turned out so great!

The details

This one really could not be easier. There’s not one fancy ingredient and you don’t have to cook a single thing. Simply mix, shake, pour, and enjoy!

Mix the bourbon with fresh lemon juice, then add maple, a dash of real vanilla extract, and a small pinch of cinnamon. Shake it up and pour over a large ice cube.

To make the drink extra pretty.

Use a smoking cinnamon stick and candied rosemary. It’s delicious and so pretty. I love the way it sparkles.

The candied rosemary is so simple to make. Just grab some fresh rosemary sprigs, dampen them with water, and cover them in vanilla sugar. Let the rosemary dry for an hour at room temperature. Now you have pretty, glistening rosemary that’s the perfect final touch to this whiskey cocktail.

I know this will be on repeat at my house once family arrives for the holidays. It’s simple and has everything they like in a holiday cocktail.

Looking for other easy holiday drinks? Here are my favorites: 

Thanksgiving Cider Punch

Cranberry Bourbon Sour

The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail

Lastly, if you make this Vanilla Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!