Fall Spiced Apple Cider Cocktail
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon or dark rum
- 4 ounces high-quality apple cider (unsweetened preferred)
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce pure maple syrup
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
- Ice cubes
- Cinnamon stick and thin apple slices for garnish
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar for the rim of the glass
Instructions
- If you want a decorative touch, run a lemon wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of cinnamon sugar until evenly coated. Fill the glass with fresh ice and set it aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, apple cider, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and a small pinch of ground cinnamon. The cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that infuses the liquid as you shake.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds. Shaking not only chills the drink but also aerates the cider, giving it a slightly frothy, light texture.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass over the fresh ice. Garnish the drink with a cinnamon stick and a few thin slices of apple. The aroma of the garnish will enhance every sip.