Caramel Apple Old Fashioned
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Caramel Apple Old Fashioned
Description
This Caramel Apple Old Fashioned starts by shaking together bourbon, bitters, apple cider, and a quick homemade cider caramel sauce made from brown sugar, apple cider, butter, cream, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. The caramel is cooked gently to a bubbling, smooth consistency and cooled to thicken before use. The mixture is then strained over ice and garnished with thin green apple slices for a crisp accent.
The drink balances bourbon’s warmth with sweet, creamy cider caramel and the tartness of apple cider. Bitters add aromatic complexity. The cinnamon and vanilla in the caramel infuse subtle spice and depth. Serving over ice tempers the flavors, making it smooth and easy to sip.
This cocktail makes a distinctive choice for a fall or winter drink with approachable flavors and a creative riff on an Old Fashioned. It can be served as a festive evening drink or paired with autumnal desserts or appetizers.
Ingredients
old fashioned
- 1.5 ounces bourbon
- 1 bitters dash
- 1 ounce apple cider
- 1 teaspoon cider caramel recipe below, homemade
- green apple thinly sliced, for garnished
quick cider caramel
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch cinnamon
Instructions
old fashioned
- Fill a glass with ice. Add the bourbon, bitters, cider and caramel to a cocktail shaker and shake for a few seconds until combined. Pour over ice and garnish with green apple slices.
quick cider caramel
- Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk to combine, then cook and stir until the mixture is bubbling. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until it slightly thickens and is smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature – it will thicken as it cools. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge.
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Overall Rating
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