NYC's 5 Best Maple Cocktails
Maple is one of those essential fall flavors that reminds us of cozy winter nights, Canada, and, of course, pancakes. The amber syrup has long been used as a cocktail sweetener, and like simple (sugar) syrup, a small amount will balance the tartness of citrus. Here are the best NYC bars with maple cocktails on the menu. By Selena Ricks-Good.
See Also: The 5 Best Fall Cocktails In NYC | NYC's 5 Best Beer Cocktails
Maple & Sage Gin Cream at Griffou
21 W. 9th St.
New York, NY
(212) 358-0228
griffou.com
This cocktail lounge and restaurant in a former boarding house oozes with Prohibition-era nostalgia. Classic cocktails are given a seasonal twist, such as the impressive Maple & Sage Gin Cream (Nolet's Silver Dry Gin, maple syrup, muddled sage, lemon juice, heavy cream and nutmeg). This elegant, frothy sipper is versatile enough to tantalize your tastebuds pre- or post-dinner.
Maple Cream Coffee at Bookmarks at the Library Hotel
299 Madison Ave.
New York, NY
(212) 204-5498
libraryhotel.com/dining/index.cfm
Is there anything cozier than a rooftop library complete with a fireplace? When you add a cocktail bar to the setting, you have Bookmarks at Midtown's Library Hotel. Sink into a plush sofa or club chair and sip on the luxurious Maple Cream Coffee (bourbon, maple cream liqueur, hot coffee and whipped cream) and soak up the literary ambience.
Maple Leaf at Landmarc at the Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
(212) 823-6123
landmarc-restaurant.com/about2.php
While wine is the focus at this French-influenced American bistro, fall flavors grace the cocktail menu with standouts such as the Maple Leaf (Michter's Rye, maple syrup, bitters and pasteurized egg white). Maple syrup sourced from upstate New York gives this rye whiskey flip a refreshing sweet finish.
Washington's Crossing at Clover Club
210 Smith St.
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 855-7939
cloverclubny.com
All-American apple brandy is given the spice treatment in Clover Club's Washington's Crossing (Laird's apple brandy, Cardamaro, Old Tom Gin and maple syrup). This spirits-heavy number, featuring the Madeira-like Cardamaro, relies on the sweet and smoothing qualities of maple syrup to make it a gentle tipple on the palette.
The Phoenix at Mary Queen of Scots
115 Allen St.
New York, NY
(212) 460-0915
maryqueenofscotsnyc.com
At Scottish drinking den Mary Queen of Scots, this bubbly and golden-hued number, The Phoenix (rye whiskey, applejack, maple syrup, orange bitters and topped with Champagne) is a burst of autumnal flavors. Pull up a barstool or settle into one of the tartan banquettes by the fireplace and reflect on the hearty glow of the season.
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Selena-Ricks Good writes about drinks and produces events as The Dizzy Fizz.
