This drink is a kiss-on-the-cheek hello to summer. I'm from Miami, where it is already well into the 80s every day so we might as well welcome the sunny days with a refreshing yet complex drink. <br /> <br />The maple syrup complements the inherent sweetness of bourbon, and it's the sweetness that hits you first in a sip. Then, the jalapeño kicks in to temper the drink. <br />A bit of lemon juice balances everything out, and a thin slice in a drink is always alluring.

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