Maple Bourbon Ginger Splash Recipes

Steps:

• Put some maple syrup on a saucer and put some sugar on a second saucer.
• Dip the rim of a double old-fashioned glass in the syrup, then dip it in the sugar. Once the rim is all coated in sugary goodness, add a few ice cubes, and set aside.
• Now, it's time to get shakin'. Add the bourbon, maple syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and do what you do best: Shake it.
• Pour the drink into the prepared glass. Add a splash of ginger beer -- I like a little sparkle in there. Stop making fun of me.
• Peel a small piece of lemon rind using a vegetable peeler. Twist the rind and toss it in the glass. Enjoy!

Steps:

• For the Lavender Honey (Makes 1 cup):
• Heat the honey and lavender flowers in a small saucepan over high heat until boiling, 4 to 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool. Once cool, strain the mixture through a sieve, filtering out the lavender flowers.
• For the baked brie:
• Preheat the broiler.
• Slice the baguette diagonally in 1/4-inch-thick slices and place on a broiler pan. Broil until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Chop the garlic, rosemary and thyme and place in a small bowl. Add the oil and lavender honey and stir to combine.
• Put the chilled brie on a sheet pan and score the top with a paring knife, as if you are etching it into slices. This will let the oil and herbs soak into the cracks and give the cheese room to melt and expand.
• Spread the herb and honey mixture and spread across the top of the brie. Season with salt and pepper and bake until it starts to melt, 10 minutes.
• Serve with the toasted baguette slices.

Steps:

• Combine lime juice, bourbon and syrup to taste in a small pitcher or cocktail shaker. If possible, let mixture chill in refrigerator or freezer until very cold.
• Pour over ice in a rocks glass and top with ginger beer. Depending on the sweetness of the ginger beer, you may want to add a little more lime juice. Garnish with a lime slice.