Honeyed Bourbon Apple Delight

This delightful cocktail is a blend of bourbon, sweet honey, cinnamon, and fresh apples, creating a warm and inviting drink perfect for the winter season. The rich flavors of the bourbon pair beautifully with the apple-cinnamon honey syrup, offering a comforting and festive beverage for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.

Honeyed Bourbon Apple Delight

A comforting and festive winter cocktail featuring bourbon, sweet honey, and fresh apples.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 small apple, sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 ounces bourbon
  • 2 ounces apple cider
  • 1 ounce apple-cinnamon honey syrup
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3 dashes bitters
  • Thin apple slices and cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, apple slices, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the honey is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and let it cool for 1 hour.
  3. After cooling, discard the apple slices and cinnamon sticks, then pour the syrup into a glass jar.
  4. Refrigerate until needed.
  5. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix the bourbon, apple cider, apple-cinnamon honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and bitters.
  6. Shake until well chilled.
  7. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled glass.
  8. Garnish with thin apple slices and cinnamon sticks if desired.