This article was published on December 18th, 2020

Most families have elaborate holiday traditions dating back years. In some homes, the Christmas tree must go up with everyone participating in the decorations. Others include picking out decoration ornaments, exchanging gifts, special meals such as roast turkey.

The Old Fashioned Canadian Christmas cocktail complements the festivities, featuring Canadian classics such as Whisky and maple syrup.

Observing Christmas traditions brings families and loved ones together. It creates lasting memories – the stuff of dream lives. Have a glass of this cocktail as you wrap up gifts for the special guy in your life while preparing the big Christmas meal or hanging stockings around the fireplace or mantelpiece.

Ingredients

• 1 oz whisky
• 1 ½ oz maple syrup
• 2 dashes orange bitters  

Add whisky and maple syrup to a rocks glass. Add bitters. Garnish with a dried orange slice.