What makes an Old Fashioned?

An Old Fashioned is traditionally made by muddling sugar and bitters together and then adding bourbon and garnishing with an orange slice and a cocktail cherry. This apple cider version omits the orange and cherry for cider.

What bourbon is best for this recipe?

Woodford Reserve, Willet Pot Still, Angels Envy, and Four Roses Small Batch are all great options.

How long will the simple syrup last and how many cocktails will it make?

The syrup will last up to 2 weeks refridgerated in a sealed container and will make about 8-10 cocktails.

Bourbon Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Description

This festive bourbon apple cider old-fashioned is a delicious way to celebrate fall, Thanksgiving, and the Holidays! It's made with bourbon, spiced apple cider, and homemade rosemary cinnamon syrup.

Ingredients

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For the syrup:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
8 cinnamon sticks
2 sprigs rosemary

For the cocktail:

1/2 oz cinnamon rosemary syrup
1 1/2 oz bourbon
3 ounces apple cider
About 3 tablespoons brown sugar, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary for garnish.

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Instructions

Start by making the syrup. Combine the water, sugar, rosemary, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and cook it on medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Sit aside to cool.
Add 1/2 oz of the syrup to a brown sugar-rimmed glass with ice.
Then add 1 1/2 oz of bourbon.
And then, top with apple cider, and garnish with apple slices.

Notes

Tip: dip the glasses in a bit of the syrup, then roll the edges in brown sugar for a secure and longer-lasting sugar rim.