Winter Apricot Bourbon Smash

This Winter Apricot Bourbon Smash is a delightful concoction of vanilla-infused bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and ripe apricots, perfectly balanced with a hint of brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon. This cocktail is the ultimate blend of sweet, tart, and boozy flavors, making it the perfect choice for a cozy winter evening by the fire.

Winter Apricot Bourbon Smash

A delightful blend of vanilla-infused bourbon, fresh lemon juice, ripe apricots, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, creating the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and boozy flavors for a cozy winter evening.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vanilla bean infused bourbon
  • 0.50 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ripe apricots, sliced into chunks, pits removed
  • 0.50 oz brown sugar simple syrup
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Cinnamon stick for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, sliced apricots, and brown sugar simple syrup.
  2. Muddle the apricots into the liquid to release their flavors.
  3. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon and ice to the shaker.
  4. Cover the shaker and shake well for 45 seconds.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a fresh glass filled with ice.
  6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.