Festive Bourbon Apple Spice Cocktail

This delightful bourbon apple cider cocktail, whether served hot or cold, is the perfect libation for embracing the flavors of Fall. The warm blend of apple, citrus, and spices combined with the richness of bourbon creates a cozy and inviting drink that will elevate any autumn gathering.

Festive Bourbon Apple Spice Cocktail

A delightful bourbon apple cider cocktail, perfect for Fall, with a warm blend of apple, citrus, and spices, and a hint of bourbon.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, combine the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, nutmeg, and one cinnamon stick.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it begins to boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the bourbon and honey.
  4. Serve the drink warm in a mug, garnished with a cinnamon stick, or cool the mixture completely and serve in a glass over ice.