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Loading...A mix of fall and winter flavors, the Apple Cider Old Fashioned is a holiday drink featuring bourbon, orange bitters, maple syrup, and, of course, apple cider.
This variation on the classic cocktail chooses to lengthen the overall drink, creating an old fashioned experience that is less harsh than the traditional and focuses on complementary flavors of apple to enhance the flavor of the bourbon while still letting the bourbon shine through.
Bar Tools
- JIGGER or MEASURING CUP
- MIXING GLASS
- CITRUS PEELER
- BAR SPOON
- STRAINER
To Serve: Double Old Fashioned or Rocks Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz APPLE CIDER
- 2 oz BOURBON
- 3 Dashes ORANGE BITTERS
- 1/4 oz MAPLE SYRUP
To Garnish: Orange Peel
How to Make
Add your bitters, maple syrup, bourbon, and apple cider to your mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and well-combined. Strain into your double old-fashioned glass and garnish with an orange twist.
Nutrition Facts & ABV
- ABV (alcohol by volume): 16.7%
- Calories: 203 calories
- Total carbohydrates: 13.8 grams
- Total sugar: 13 grams
Some spirit recipes aren’t available. As such, some nutrition content may be estimated.
How to Serve
This drink is good for cold winter days in front of a fire or served alongside a comforting fall or winter meal. For other garnish ideas, you could add a cinnamon stick or some apple slices to up the seasonal value of this drink
Apple Cider Old Fashioned FAQs
What kind of bourbon should I use?
This cocktail boldly features bourbon and, as such, any bourbon you enjoy would work well here. Buffalo Trace Bourbon works very well in this cocktail, as the rounder and softer notes pair well with the added spice and flavor from the apple cider.
Can I use rye whiskey for this cocktail?
Rye whiskey can be substituted for bourbon, but it should be noted that the drier and spicier notes of the rye will unbalance the drink.
Can I use a different sweetener than maple syrup?
If you’re short on maple syrup, simple syrup can be substituted 1:1 for maple syrup.
Can I serve this drink hot?
To serve hot, add bourbon, bitters, and maple syrup to a mug and top it with hot apple cider.
