
Bourbon Cider
ClassicBourbon and apple cider with a touch of maple.
PartyFruityAutumnEasy Drinking
3 minEasyLight
Crisp apple and caramel bourbon with a touch of maple and bright lemon. Cozy, fruity, and perfectly autumnal.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 3 oz Apple Cider
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.25 oz Maple Syrup
- Apple slice · optional garnish
- cinnamon stick · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake until well-chilled.
- 3
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.
The Story
Bourbon and apple cider are a natural pairing in fall, when fresh-pressed cider appears and orchards fill with visitors. The drink is more a pairing than a historic recipe, with lemon and maple added to balance the sweetness.
Glass · Rocks glassGarnish · Apple slice, cinnamon stick