Ingredients
– Ice
– 2 ounces bourbon Adds depth and a spirited kick
– 2 ounces apple cider Provides the sweet, fruity base
– 2 dashes Angostura bitters Infuses aromatic spice
– 2 ounces ginger beer
– Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
– Cinnamon stick garnish
– Star anise garnish
– Apple slice garnish
– Fresh thyme sprig garnish
Instructions
1-Fill a medium glass with ice.
2-Add 2 ounces bourbon, 2 ounces apple cider, and 2 dashes bitters.
3-Top with 2 ounces ginger beer and gently stir to combine.
4-Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired, then adjust sweetness or strength by adding more apple cider or bourbon to taste.
5-Garnish with cinnamon stick, star anise, apple slice, and fresh thyme before serving.
Last Step:
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🍹 Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor; apple juice can be used if cider is unavailable.
🔄 Adjust the drink’s sweetness or strength by varying the amount of apple cider or bourbon.
🌿 Aromatic garnishes add warmth and enhance the festive appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing, Stirring
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg