Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
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Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Description
The Get the Recipe Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail blends four ounces each of bourbon and apple cider with a spiced simple syrup and fresh lemon juice to create a smooth, flavorful drink. The preparation involves combining all ingredients in a shaker with ice, stirring well, and then straining into serving glasses. Garnishes like apple slices or cinnamon sticks enhance its aroma and presentation.
This cocktail offers a balance of sweetness from the syrup and cider, warmth from the bourbon, and brightness from the lemon juice. Its chilled nature makes it refreshing but with comforting autumn flavors. The recipe is suitable for making two servings at once.
Adjusting bourbon quantity to personal taste is encouraged, as noted by the creator who suggests three ounces for a lighter whiskey presence. Preparing the simple syrup in advance ensures it is cool and ready for mixing.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 4 ounces apple cider
- 1 ½ ounces simple syrup Autumn Spice flavor
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup in advance and let cool before assembling the cocktail.
- Fill a large jar or cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, apple cider, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then strain the drink evenly between two serving glasses.
- Garnish with an apple slice, cinnamon stick, or thyme sprig as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.