Day Drinking: Maple Julep

Hello, and welcome to ThisWeekinSarasota.com's newest video series, "Day Drinking."  In each episode I, John Day, will teach you to make top-shelf craft cocktails from the comfort of your own home.

In our debut episode, we're making a Maple Julep, which uses maple syrup to give a classic drink an autumn twist. Let's get started.

You will need:

• 2 oz. bourbon
• 1 oz. maple syrup
• 2 mint sprigs
• ice

Instructions:

• Add maple syrup and mint sprigs to a cocktail shaker and crush with a muddler.
• Add bourbon and ice.
• Shake for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Strain into glass filled with ice.
• Garnish with mint leaves.
• Enjoy

Cheers!

- John Day