Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Bourbon and spiced cider mingle into a cozy, cool-weather twist on a classic cocktail.

Total 20 min Makes 1 serving Calories 180/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This autumn variation swaps simple syrup for reduced apple cider, adding fruity depth and gentle spice to the familiar bourbon Old Fashioned. A cinnamon stick and orange twist reinforce the fall flavors, making it a fitting drink for holiday gatherings or chilly evenings by the fire.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 orange peel, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 apple slice, for garnish

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider with the cinnamon stick over medium heat until reduced by half, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. Remove the reduced cider from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

  3. Add 1 ounce of the cooled spiced cider reduction to a mixing glass along with the bourbon and bitters.

  4. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 20 to 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  6. Garnish with an orange peel twist and an apple slice, then serve.

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Apple Cider Old Fashioned

This autumn variation swaps simple syrup for reduced apple cider, adding fruity depth and gentle spice to the familiar bourbon Old Fashioned. A cinnamon stick and orange twist reinforce the fall flavors, making it a fitting drink for holiday gatherings or chilly evenings by the fire.

20 min 1 serving 180 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 orange peel, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 apple slice, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, simmer the apple cider with the cinnamon stick over medium heat until reduced by half, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Remove the reduced cider from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Add 1 ounce of the cooled spiced cider reduction to a mixing glass along with the bourbon and bitters.

  4. 4

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 20 to 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish with an orange peel twist and an apple slice, then serve.