Le Rapala

The Rapala, a cocktail to enjoy with crêpes.

The Rapala, which is also a fishing lure, is the cocktail that Quebecers drink when they go ice fishing in cabins on frozen rivers. This cocktail is also perfect for celebrating Candlemas with crêpes.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of apple juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• The juice of one lemon
• 3 tablespoons of maple syrup. If you can't find maple syrup, you can replace it with honey, although the taste will be slightly different.
• 20 cl of whiskey (optional if you want to make a Rapala for children).
• Whipped cream and caramelized nut chips for garnish.

In a saucepan, pour the apple juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add whiskey (optional for an alcohol-free Rapala). Serve in mugs. Garnish with whipped cream and nut chips. With crêpes or pancakes with maple syrup, TABOUERE! It's happiness!