Maple-Bourbon Sour

• 6 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup ice
• Additional ice (optional)

Combine bourbon, maple syrup, and fresh lemon juice, stirring well. Pour mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with 1/2 cup ice. Cover and shake. Strain mixture; divide evenly between two glasses. Serve over ice, if desired.

Serves 2; 139 calories.

VERDICT:  I did not like bourbon straight up even a little bit, but I loved this drink, and we had all the ingredients on hand.  Keep.