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Maple Apple Cider Old Fashioned Recipe in glass with cinnamon sugar rim and orange slice garnish, with fairytale pumpkin in background.
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Maple Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Celebrate the cozy flavors of fall with this Maple Cider Old Fashioned, a perfect blend of warm spices, apple cider, and a touch of maple sweetness. This autumn-inspired cocktail is both comforting and refreshing, making it an ideal drink for crisp evenings!
Course cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 185kcal
Author Aubrey
Cost $4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2-4 dash orange bitters
  • 2 oz apple cider
  • 2 oz bourbon, whiskey, rye
  • 1 ice block
  • ½ teaspoon sugar/cinnamon rim (garnish)
  • 1 cinnamon stick, orange or apple slice (garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine apple cider, bourbon/rye/whiskey, maple syrup and bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously,
  • Pour into rocks glass with large ice cube.
  • Cocktail Rim: Dip rocks glass rim in maple syrup and dip in mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Garnish with cinnamon stick, orange or apple slice.
  • Optional: Using a Cocktail smoker, fill and cover glass with smoke. Allow smoke to remain in covered glass for 1-2 minutes (depending on desired smokiness). All smoke to release and enjoy.

Notes

Best Bourbon for Old Fashioned Recommendations
Ice: You can use ice cubes or a large ice block (sphere or square). The large ice block will melt more slowly.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg