Walk up to the entrance to Mad River and you’ll see Paul Marble selling his maple syrup out of the back of his gray ’88 F-150. This is his 30th year selling Vermont’s finest legal export. Put it on your pancakes, or make this:

Spicy Lemonade

-Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a 12-ounce glass.

-Add a shot of dark rum, three tablespoons of maple syrup, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

-Fill the rest of the glass with water and ice, then stir.