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The Smoky Robinson

Name: The Smoky Robinson
Ingredients: 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 star anise; 2 cinnamon sticks; 5 whole cloves; 1 1/2 ounces Tennessee whiskey (such as George Dickel); 1/2 ounce mezcal; 3/4 ounce maple-spiced syrup; 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice; Lemon twist, for serving

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In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup with spices and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Cover and let stand for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight), and then strain into a clean container.
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In a cocktail shaker, combine whiskey, mezcal, maple-spiced simple syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice and shake. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with lemon twist.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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