Maple syrup adds texture, depth and structure that sugar can’t. Bartenders and whiskey makers explain how to balance it, what to pair it with and the mistakes to avoid.

Maple syrup is a natural for pancakes and baking, and it has shown its prowess in savory dishes. But the springtime ingredient is equally at home in cocktails, too. Bentley Gilman, head distiller of ...

Maple syrup is our national sugar. We use it in desserts just as much as in main courses for that delicious sweet-salty combination. Sometimes, when sitting in the fridge, syrup will crystallize. Here ...