October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Make your popcorn flavor of the month Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans.

Accented with warming flavors of bourbon, orange, and bitters, this maple-glazed popcorn recipe is a fun, cocktail-inspired snack perfect for sharing.

Serve it with cocktails, or grab a bowl for movie night.

> Check out the “matching” Maple Old Fashioned recipe below.

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> The history of popcorn.

> The history of Bourbon.

> The history of maple syrup.
 
 
RECIPE: MAPLE PECAN POPCORN

You can substitute rye or other whiskey for the Bourbon. For a “mocktail” popcorn, substitute non-alcoholic bourbon.

Ingredients

 
Preparation

1. PLACE the popcorn and pecans in a large bowl.

2. COMBINE the maple syrup, bourbon, and butter in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook, swirling the pan for 3 to 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens to corn syrup consistency.

3. STIR in the orange zest and bitters.

4. DRIZZLE the maple syrup mixture over the popcorn; toss to evenly coat. Cool completely and serve.
 
 
RECIPE: MAPLE BOURBON OLD FASHIONED
 
Ingredients Per Drink

 
Preparation

1. COMBINE the first three ingredients in a mixing glass and stir to combine.

2. POUR into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with orange peel and cherry. The garnishes can be skewered on a cocktail pick.
 
 
 
 

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[1] Maple pecan popcorn (photo © The Popcorn Board).

[2] Maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness like kettle corn (photo © Nadine Primeau | Unsplash).