Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is the perfect Fall sipper that’s overflowing with the delicious cozy flavors of fall! An easy-to-make small batch cocktail recipe that whips up 3 drinks!

Get yourself in the mood for Fall with this flavorful Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail! Even though it’s made with simple ingredients you’re sure to get tons of positive feedback from friends and family!

Your favorite bourbon mixes with spiced cider that’s made right on your stovetop! Allowing you to not only taste the flavor of the fall season but it will also fill your home with a wonderful aroma!

The spiced cider can even be stored in the fridge for up to a week! Allowing you to make this Cinnamon Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail in minutes whenever the craving hits!

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail Ingredients

• Apple Cider
• Light Brown Sugar
• Zest of an Orange
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Ground Allspice
• Ice
• Bourbon
• Lemon Juice
• Ground Cinnamon
• Apple Slices
• Rosemary

Apple Cider – The Star Ingredient!

If you’ve never had apple cider, it’s essentially unfiltered apple juice. However, it’s a bit more tart in flavor while also being less sweet than juice.

Apple cider is definitely the best choice for this Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail! Its tart, lightly sweet flavor matches well with the brown sugar, sweetening it up to the perfect flavor.

If you can’t get your hands on a jug of cider you can replace it with apple juice. If you have to take that route, you’ll want to reduce or even eliminate the brown sugar.

How To Make An Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

1. Add apple cider, light brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and allspice to a pot to simmer.
2. Remove the pot and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe jar. Then allow the apple cider mixture to cool to room temperature.
3. Pour the cooled spiced cider, bourbon, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake the cocktail vigorously.
4. Mix light brown sugar and ground cinnamon together on a shallow plate. Dip the rim of the cocktail glass into the spiced cider and then dip it into the cinnamon sugar.
5. Pour the apple cider bourbon cocktail into the sugar-coated rimmed glasses. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!

Can I Make This A Hot Apple Cider Cocktail?

I haven’t tried this Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail recipe as a warm cocktail, but I don’t see why you couldn’t try it! Once the spiced cider cools down a bit from simmering, just run it through a fine mesh strainer (affiliate link) and skip allowing it to cool. Then add in the bourbon and lemon juice. Serve and enjoy!

Large Batch Of Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktails

You can double this Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail recipe and serve it out of a pitcher or punch bowl. Doubling the recipe will yield 6 drinks and make this a great cocktail to serve for Thanksgiving!

If you’re looking for a larger amount you may want to consider tripling the recipe!

More Cozy Fall Drink Recipes:

• Caramel Apple Cider Mimosas – Made with the choice of your favorite champagne or prosecco!
• Apple Cider Mojito Cocktail Recipe – Spiced, vibrant, and slightly sweet!
• Mulled Wine – A warm drink that’s perfect to sip on during the cold holidays!
• German Kinderpunsch – Made with mulling spices, hibiscus tea bags, and fruit juices!
• Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider – Prep this warm spiced drink in only 5 minutes!