Maple Pecan Bourbon Cocktail

 Hocus Pocus Inspired Cocktail - I Put A Spell On You ! From Instagram blogger Pate Gilner of THEGANDMKITCHEN. And we couldn't just toss the pecans they are a yummy side to the cocktail. I did not have glitter on hand and used orange bitters.

For the syrup: 

1/2 cup pecans 

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 

1/2 cup maple syrup 

1 cup water

For the cocktail:   

2 oz bourbon 

1 oz maple pecan syrup 

2 dashes orange or Angostura bitters 

1/8 tsp gold edible glitter 

Start by making the maple pecan syrup. Combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, pecans, and water in a saucepan. Heat on medium until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to steep the  pecans for 5-10 minutes. Let cool and strain. 

This syrup will make between 8-10 cocktails and keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.  

Next, add the bourbon and syrup to a glass, and top with bitters.  Add the glitter, stir, then top with ice. 

Garnish with cinnamon sticks, pecans, and more glitter