Crisp apple cider, warming bourbon and a hint of maple come together in this easy fall cocktail. Fresh lemon adds brightness, while aromatic bitters balance the sweet and tart flavors. The result is a smooth, seasonal drink that feels right at home on an October evening. Serve it before dinner, alongside a cozy meal or at a fall gathering with friends. A Crisp Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
INGREDIENTS (Makes 1 cocktail) • 2 ounces bourbon • 2 ounces fresh apple cider • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice • ½ ounce pure maple syrup • 2 dashes aromatic bitters • Ice For garnish : • Apple slice • Fresh thyme sprig • Ground cinnamon, optional
DIRECTIONS Add the bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup and bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, then strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh thyme. For an extra touch of fall flavor, add a very light dusting of cinnamon.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN For a lighter cocktail, replace half of the bourbon with sparkling water. Prefer a sweeter drink? Add another teaspoon of maple syrup. For a more tart, orchard-forward flavor, choose a naturally tart apple cider. FALL HOSTING TIP Turn this into a pitcher cocktail for entertaining. Combine 2 cups bourbon, 2 cups apple cider, ½ cup fresh lemon juice and ½ cup maple syrup in a pitcher. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve. When you're ready to serve, pour over ice and add two dashes of bitters to each glass before garnishing. OCEAN STATE TOUCH Pick up fresh Rhode Island apple cider when visiting a local orchard or farm stand this fall. Freshly pressed cider brings a naturally rich apple flavor to the cocktail and makes it a fitting toast to October in New England.
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