Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Sip on this yummy fall cocktail, Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail. The easy 5 ingredient recipe is sweet, tart & festive for holidays. Great for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any chilly Autumn day.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces apple cider filtered or unfiltered
- 2 ounces bourbon Bulleit, Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, etc.
- ½ ounce simple syrup (1 tablespoon for easy measuring)
- 1 lemon cut in half
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
- ice crushed or cubed
- cinnamon stick, slice of lemon or apple optional garnishes
Instructions
- Take a whiskey glass or low ball cocktail glass, roll the rim in water on a small plate. Then dip into cinnamon and sugar poured onto a second plate. Spin glass to cover the rim evenly. Fill half of a low ball or whiskey glass with ice.1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar, ice
- To the glass add the remaining ingredients plus the juice of half a lemon. Stir to chill in the ice.3 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces bourbon, ½ ounce simple syrup, 1 lemon
- Garnish with a slice of lemon, apple, or cinnamon stick. Sip & Enjoy!cinnamon stick, slice of lemon or apple
Notes
WANT A WARM VERSION: For a cozy cocktail, mix the bourbon, cider, and simple syrup together in a small saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, add in the lemon juice and stir. Serve in mugs with the cinnamon sugar rim. Check for temperature to be sure it is ok to sip.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Use maple syrup instead of simple syrup for even more fall vibes.
- Apple cider is key for this, apple juice is not recommended but can be an "emergency replacement".
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
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