APPLE CIDER OLD FASHIONED

Probably the coziest cocktail with an ice cube in it. Apple cider, maple and cinnamon reduced to a thin syrup swirled with bourbon, bitters and ice. Warms your whole body like a camp fire on a cold day.

INGREDIENTS – makes 1 drink

2 shots bourbon
1 shot apple cider syrup – see recipe below
2 dashes Angustura bitters
Ice

Cinnamon stick and apple slices for garnish – optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Add ice to a rocks glass. Pour in bourbon, apple cider syrup and bitters then stir together. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice

ENJOY!

APPLE CIDER SYRUP

INGREDIENTS – makes about 1/2 cup

2c apple cider
2T maple syrup
Dash or 2 cinnamon
Dash nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced to about 1/2c. Allow to cool before use.

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