Honeyed Bourbon Apple Delight

This delightful cocktail brings together the warm tones of bourbon, sweet honey, and the comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon. Blended with a touch of fresh lemon juice and a hint of bitters, this drink is the perfect companion for a cozy winter evening.

Honeyed Bourbon Apple Delight

A delightful blend of bourbon, honey, apple, and cinnamon, creating a perfect winter cocktail.

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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 of the 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 1-quart saucepan, mix honey, water, apple slices, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 1 hour.
  2. Discard the apple slices and cinnamon sticks, then pour the syrup into a glass jar, cover, and refrigerate until needed.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, apple cider, honey syrup, lemon juice, and bitters.
  4. Shake until well chilled, then strain into an ice-filled glass.
  5. Garnish with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks if desired.