Bourbon Apple Cider
An autumnal favorite blending bourbon with fresh apple cider, lemon, and warm spices — cozy, fruity, and perfect for fall gatherings. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 3 oz Fresh apple cider
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.3 oz Cinnamon simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- thin apple slice (garnish) garnish
- cinnamon stick (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with roasted pork chops, apple-cheddar tart, or spiced butternut squash soup to harmonize with the autumn spices and apple cider. Comfort foods are ideal.
Instructions
Add bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, and bitters to a shaker with ice
Shake well for 10 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
Garnish with a thin apple slice and cinnamon stick
Tips
Make cinnamon syrup by simmering 2 cinnamon sticks in simple syrup for 15 minutes Use unfiltered apple cider for the most authentic, rich apple flavor This can be served warm in a mug during the colder months — simply heat all ingredients gently