5 from 117 votes
Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail combines equal parts bourbon and apple cider balanced with a sweet autumn spice simple syrup and a touch of fresh lemon juice. The chilling mix of these ingredients provides a mellow, slightly sweet drink with a warm bourbon backbone and hints of spice and citrus. Served over ice and garnished with traditional fall accents, this cocktail suits cooler weather and pairs well with seasonal gatherings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
cocktails
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% 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.