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The Eldred

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January 13, 2010
3.7
3 Ratings
  • Serves 1
Author Notes

This cocktail may just be my answer to a classic Manhattan--in more ways than one. I invented it to celebrate our move from the city to our cottage upstate in Sullivan County. It is a simple combination of only three ingredients but they add up to a wonderful balance of sweet, tart and smoky. —gluttonforlife

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Ingredients
  • 2 ounces bourbon, I like Tuthilltown's Baby Bourbon
  • 1 ounce maple syrup, grade B preferred
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
Directions
  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Pour into rocks glass. Enjoy!
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2 Reviews

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PauPau October 28, 2012
Me too! That's what I love most about Food52, I often have most things on hand. Anyway, this is one delicious drink. We may rename it the "Sandy" as we await the storm. Hunker down all!
Stephanie G. March 18, 2011
love it! thanks! the best part is I always have all ingredients on hand!