Maple Beam and Cream Cocktail has a soft maple bourbon flavor, a float of cream, and a dusting of fresh nutmeg, making it perfect for sipping.
You probably have heard of the old-fashioned and the white Russian. But what if you combined the best of both cocktails to create a new one? In this maple bourbon cocktail, I did just that.
Lovely, maple-flavored bourbon whisky is topped with a soft float of heavy cream, and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg in this new bourbon cocktail.
If you like bourbon cocktails and a good old-fashioned, this maple bourbon cocktail is a perfect choice. With only three must-have ingredients, maple-flavored bourbon, heavy cream, and nutmeg, this cocktail is very easy to make!
Just like other cream cocktails, like the Grasshopper and White Russian, this cream and maple cocktail is a very easy sip. So, beware and take extra care! You could be tipsy after drinking only one cocktail if you drink it too fast!
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Ingredient Notes
My original recipe contained Jim Beam Maple, and although this product is no longer distrubuted in America you can still make this delicious cocktail with any maple flavored whiskey. Here's all you need:
- Maple Flavored Bourbon Whiskey - You can use any maple flavored whiskey. Cooper's Mark makes an excellent one for this cocktail. Other bourbons makers you can try are Knob Creek who makes a smoked maple and Smugglers Notch is another good choice.
- Heavy Cream - Heavy cream will easily float atop the cocktail and makes every sip luscious.
- Nutmeg - Although nutmeg is an optional garnish here, just a few gratings add a special aroma to this cocktail.
Please see the recipe card for the exact quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Substitute Plain Bourbon and Maple Syrup. Mix 3 ounces of plain bourbon with ½ ounce of maple syrup. You can mix these after pouring them over ice in a glass by giving it a quick stir.
- Substitute Another Flavored Bourbon. There are many flavored bourbons available today. We've enjoyed this cocktail with Salted Caramel and also Peanut Butter flavored bourbon and it is delicious!
- Substitute Aerosol Whipped Cream. You can also top this cocktail with whipped cream in a can, like Reddi Wip instead of heavy cream.
How to Make a Maple Beam and Cream Cocktail
STEP 1 - Fill a rocks glass with ice.
STEP 2 - Pour maple bourbon whiskey over the ice cubes.
STEP 3 - Gently pour heavy cream over the back of a teaspoon to float it on top of the bourbon.
STEP 4 - Garnish with a few fresh gratings of nutmeg, if desired.
This delicious maple cocktail is based upon the cream cocktails of the 1930s and has a typical 1 to ½ ratio of spirit to cream. Although this recipe is for a single serving, you can easily scale it for two servings or for a gathering of many.
You can make Maple Beam and Cream 1960's style by floating a layer of cream on top of the bourbon and maple syrup. Or, you can make a batch of this cocktail 1930's style by blending the ingredients together. Then the blended cocktail can be poured over ice for guests to sip.
Whichever style you choose, you and your guests will be happy to try this delicious maple, bourbon, and cream cocktail!
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Maple Beam and Cream Cocktail
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Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 3 Ounces Maple Flavored Bourbon Whiskey, Like Cooper's Mark
- 1 ½ Ounces Heavy Cream
Optional Garnish:
- A Few Fresh Gratings of Nutmeg
Instructions
- Ice. Fill a rocks glass with ice.Ice Cubes
- Pour. Pour maple bourbon over the ice cubes.3 Ounces Maple Flavored Bourbon Whiskey
- Float. Gently pour the heavy cream over the back of a teaspoon to float it on top of the bourbon.1 ½ Ounces Heavy Cream
- Garnish. Garnish with a few fresh gratings of nutmeg and serve immediately.A Few Fresh Gratings of Nutmeg
Notes
Nutrition
Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.
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Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Jan Nunes says
Hi Vanessa,
The float of cream needs to be poured right before serving. But if you are adding maple syrup/flavor to a whiskey you have on hand, you can do that earlier in the day that you are serving the cocktail. I hope you enjoy!
Have a wonderful day! ~Jan
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great fall treat to make for friends!
Jan Nunes says
Hi Suzanne,
Thank you! It is really delicious. I've made this often for get togethers and it's always a hit!
Have a wonderful day! ~Jan
Ann says
I have the Jim Beam, I have the maple syrup, I only had half-and-half, but I had whipped cream in an aerosol can, and used both the half-and-half and the aerosol whipped cream. Delicious! My New Year’s drink!
Jan Nunes says
Hi Ann, Wonderful!
I never thought of adding anything other than the aerosol whipped cream as a variation and I love your use of half and half!
Thank you for sharing... and have a Happy New Year!!
~Jan