Spiced Apple Bourbon Fizz
As we begin preparation for this month’s Turkey Day, let’s take a step out of the kitchen and into the home bar. Do you want to know what Fall in a glass tastes like? Well, follow this refreshing cocktail recipe and you will…
Spiced Apple Bourbon Fizz
Yield: Makes 1 drink
- 2 oz Spiced Apple Bourbon Whiskey*
- 1/2 oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
- 4 oz Fresh apple cider
- Top with Seltzer (or any sparkling water)
- Garnish: Apple slice, fresh thyme sprig, cinnamon stick and fresh cranberries
Glass: Mason jar or pint glass
Method: Fill mason jar or pint glass up with ice. In a separate glass, add bourbon, ginger liqueur and apple cider together with no ice. Give the mixture a quick stir and then pour over the ice in your glass. Top with seltzer water and add garnish.
This drink is really good with a straight bourbon whiskey, but is even better with an infused spiced-apple bourbon. For the recipe, see below. Self-made infusions are easier to make than you might think, add an extra layer of depth and flavor, and also make great holiday presents for those spirit-enthusiast friends. Just be sure to plan in advance since most infusions take some time.
*Spiced Apple Bourbon
(Recipe from Imbibe, altered slightly by Jon)
- 750 ml Bourbon Whiskey (Maker’s Mark works beautifully)
- 3 Gala apples
- 2 whole star anise
- 4 whole cloves
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- Tbsp of Peppercorns
- half of a vanilla bean sliced open
Core and cut each apple into 8 pieces. Combine all ingredients in a sealable container (like large mason jar), cover, and set at room temp for 24 hours. Shake the contents gently once or twice over that period. Taste the bourbon at 24hrs. If at desired taste, strain bourbon using a colander and/or a cheesecloth into a clean bottle.
Here are some of our other favorite fall cocktail recipes:
- Fresh Harvest Cocktail
- Hot Toddy (AKA Hot Whiskey, as we just recently discovered)
What is your favorite Fall cocktail?
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