Drink: Autumn Sunshine Cocktail

Recipe by Doc Simonson I named this cocktail Autumn Sunshine because its flavor is bright, like the sun, but the maple syrup, for some reason, reminds me of burning leaves in the autumn. It is definitely the color of autumn! For a clearer, more pungent c

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Autumn Sunshine Cocktail

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

6 ice cubes
2 fluid ounces bourbon
1 fluid ounce maple syrup
1 fluid ounce brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1 clementine, juiced and peel cut into 1x1/4-inch strips
1/2 lemon, juiced

Instructions

Place ice cubes in a shaker. Pour bourbon, maple syrup, orange liqueur, clementine juice, and lemon juice over ice, cover the shaker, and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Light a match or lighter over the cocktail and squeeze 1 piece of clementine peel near the flame to flame the oil. Rub peel on the rim of the glass and drop peel into cocktail.

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