Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
This bourbon apple cider cocktail serves one and blends smooth bourbon, crisp apple cider, a splash of brown sugar syrup, sprinkles of ground cinnamon, and ginger ale. If you're looking for a batch option, please increase the servings on the print page.
Servings: 1
Calories: 75kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider fresh or spiced
- 2 oz bourbon or substitute rye, spiced rum, apple brandy, dark rum
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar syrup (see note below), or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ice
- Ginger ale to top
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Dip the rim of the serving glass in brown sugar syrup, then coat with a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar (see notes below for ingredients).
- Combine the apple cider, bourbon, lemon juice, brown suga syrup, and ground cinnamon in a shaker, add ice, then cover tightly.4 oz apple cider, 2 oz bourbon, ½ oz fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp brown sugar syrup , ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, Ice
- Shake vigorously until chilled. Pour into the prepared glass, then top with ginger ale. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add apple slices and cinnamon sticks into the shaker without ice and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.Ginger ale to top, Apple slices for garnish
Notes
For substitutes and a mocktail version, please refer to the body of the post for more information.
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice or maple syrup
To make brown sugar syrup:
- Combine ½ cup brown sugar with ½ cup filtered water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Allow to cool completely before using. Refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
For the rim (If using)
2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice or maple syrup
- Pour the maple syrup onto a saucer or wide bowl. Combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon on a separate plate, preferably one that is wide and shallow.
- Dip the glass at a 45-degree angle, rotating it through the juice about a quarter inch, lightly coating only the outer edge.
- Gently press the rim into the sugar mixture until evenly coated. Set it aside.
Next, follow the recipe on the recipe card.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.2mg
