Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktails

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This apple cider old fashioned cocktail is the best part about having family dinners at this time of year. The addition of apple cider puts a fall twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail is my favorite cocktail to serve when we have company. It is truly a crowd pleaser!

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I will admit, I am not normally a fan of apple cocktails, but these are next level! The bourbon whiskey is perfectly complemented by the notes of apple from the cider. The result is an irresistibly smooth cocktail that is the perfect sipping drink.

This apple cider cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate the end of apple season! The orange bitters from the Angostura also help to mellow how sweet the apple cider is. Also, make sure you have a good amount of ice in your cup, this is a secret to a good old fashioned. As the ice melts, it smooths the bourbon and brings the other flavors in this cocktail together beautifully!

I served these cocktails at our Thanksgiving dinner and they were very popular. These will surely be just as loved when you make them for your friends and family too!
Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktails
Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktails

What is An Old Fashioned?

An old fashioned is a classic cocktail that is made by muddling sugar, bitters, and water together. Then you add whiskey and a slice of orange peel. This cocktail is traditionally served in a rocks glass with ice.

The most agreed upon history of the cocktail credits The Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky for creating the cocktail. James E. Pepper was the bartender who is said to have invented the drink in Kentucky in the 1880's. He then later brought the cocktail to the bar at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The cocktail then gained popularity and is now drank the world over!

What Do I Need to Make an Apple Cider Old Fashioned?

This cocktail is the perfect concoction to warm you soul on a crisp fall day. This simple fall cocktail brings together some of my favorite fall flavors, and the ingredients you need are very simple. Most of this you can easily find at the grocery store.

  • Two ounces bourbon
  • Fresh apple cider
  • Maple syrup
  • Angostura bitters

If you would like to add some garnishes for an extra special presentation, you could also add an apple slice, orange slice, and of course a cinnamon stick!

Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail
Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktails

How to Prepare Your Fall Old Fashioned Recipe

This recipe is a fall cocktail game changer. While the full list of instructions are available below, here are some tips to make this delicious cocktail!

  • First, we will muddle our sweet ingredients! Mix together your apple cider and maple syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass.
  • Once the two ingredients have combined to create an apple cider syrup, pour into the bottom of a rocks glass.
  • Add a large ice cube and pour your bourbon over the ice cube and stir together. Top with a couple of dashes of bitters and your favorite garnishes and enjoy immediately!

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Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktails

This apple cider old fashioned cocktail is the best part about having family dinners at this time of year. The addition of apple cider puts a fall twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail is my favorite cocktail to serve when we have company. It is truly a crowd pleaser!

Author:
Kirsten
Servings:
1
Prep Time:
5
Cooking Time:
0

Ingredients

  • 2oz Apple cider
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 2oz bourbon
  • 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Optional garnishes: apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. Muddle together your apple cider and maple syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass.
  2. Once the two ingredients have combined to create an apple cider syrup, pour into the bottom of a rocks glass.
  3. Add a large ice cube and pour your bourbon over the ice cube and stir together. Top with a couple of dashes of bitters and your favorite garnishes and enjoy immediately!

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