Woodstock

If you have a good bottle of gin at home, orange bitters, a fresh lemon in the frig and maple syrup, the WOODSTOCK cocktail is a delicious sweet & sour option. The ingredients blend so naturally that it’s hard to identify any one part of it, aside from the lemon. This is a standout repeat cocktail, yet largely unknown despite a long history.

Requirements: Gin, orange bitters, fresh lemon, maple syrup

• 1.5 oz. gin
• 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons Maple Syrup
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Combine ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Comments: The Woodstock is an uncomplicated drink to prepare, with no preparation steps except squeezing fresh lemon. While most might think of mixing maple syrup with bourbon or other whiskey, it comes as a surprise that mixing it with gin and lemon works so well. This mix is enjoyed by almost anyone who is a fan of lemon-flavored drinks. It’s like an alcoholic version of fresh real lemonade. Just don’t drink it as quickly as you would a lemonade.

The reason for the name of this mix is a mystery, although it’s been said it dates back to pre-prohibition.