0 Add 2-3 mint leaves, maple syrup, and lemon juice to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to muddle the leaves.
1 Add bourbon and blood orange juice.
2 Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker. Firmly place the lid on the cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds to combine the cocktail ingredients and chill them.
3 Use a mesh strainer to strain the cocktail into a glass over ice. Top with seltzer or ginger beer.
4 Garnish with a slice of fresh blood orange and mint leaves.