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Spiced Apple Cider Bourbon Smash

A refreshing yet cozy autumn cocktail featuring bourbon, unfiltered apple cider, maple syrup, and warming spices served over crushed ice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Cocktail
  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey your preferred brand
  • 3 oz apple cider unfiltered/cloudy type
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz pure maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
  • 1 cup crushed ice pebble ice is best
Garnish
  • 1 slice apple red variety
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 whole star anise

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Rocks Glass
  • Jigger or Measuring Cup
  • Citrus Juicer

Method
 

  1. Fill a rocks glass to the rim with crushed ice and set aside to chill.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup, and the pinch of ground cinnamon.
  3. Add a handful of standard ice cubes to the shaker.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.
  6. Garnish with a fresh apple slice, a cinnamon stick, and a star anise pod.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make a mocktail, replace bourbon with extra cider and top with ginger beer.