Spiced Apple Cider Whisky Sour with Homemade Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Flavors of fall make this spiced Apple Cider Whisky sour with homemade cinnamon simple syrup irresistible. TOTAL TIME: reflects cooking the simple syrup.
Servings 2 Makes 1 1/4 cups Cinnamon Simple Syrup; 2 cocktails
Calories 206kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
Ingredients for Spiced Apple Cider Whisky Sour (makes 2 cocktails):
- 4 ounces Bourbon (I used Maker’s Mark)
- 4 ounces Spiced Apple Cider
- ½ ounce Lemon Juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
- 1 ounce Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- 4 dashes of Orange Bitters
Instructions
Instructions for Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- Combine the water and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, stirring constantly to allow the sugar to dissolve. Boil 3 minutes and remove from heat.
- Add the cinnamon stick and allow to fully cool. Discard cinnamon stick and keep the syrup sealed in the refrigerator.
Instructions for Spiced Apple Cider Whisky Sour:
- Combine the bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters in a shaker (or a quart size Mason jar) with ice. Seal and shake vigorously.
- Strain into 2 Old Fashioned/Rocks glasses with fresh ice. Garnish with an apple slice if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 57mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Iron: 0.5mg