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It’s all about easy cocktails around Thanksgiving, and this easy apple cider bourbon cocktail recipe uses bourbon and honey. It has only four ingredients, is very easy to make, and is truly the best apple cocktail!
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Pin ItWe hosted a Friendsgiving Progressive Dinner Party, where we made a portion of the Thanksgiving feast. My portion of the dinner party was to create a welcoming cocktail. Greeting your guests with a cocktail, beer, or glass of wine is one of my top entertaining rules.
It helps your guests relax and spark conversation right away. I’m super excited about today’s cocktail recipe, as it’s our take on a delicious apple crisp cocktail.
Have any of you hosted a progressive dinner party? It’s fun to do with your neighbors, as it brings a sense of warmth to a community. I would love to hear your thoughts and tips on hosting one!
Also, check out these 30 apple cider cocktails and my apple cider punch!
Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
It uses only four ingredients: apple cider, apple bourbon, honey simple syrup, and lemon juice.
Well, I did add a very small amount of freshly shaved nutmeg to the top, but I had too! I needed more of those festive flavors coming from the drink. This cocktail is Thanksgiving in a glass!
Cocktail Recipe Tips
- If you’re not a bourbon fan, switch it out for vodka.
- Make the simple syrup a few days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- Make this a mocktail by using a zero-proof spirit.
More Fall Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love
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- Appel Pie Moonshine
- Apple and Ginger Wine Spritzer
- Spiced Apple Holiday Punch
- Apple Cider Slushie
- Fall Sangria Recipe with Apple Cider
- Hard Spice Cider Recipe
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Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces apple cider
- 1 1/2 ounce apple-flavored whiskey
- 1/2 ounce honey simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 medium cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Add the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an apple slice and a little nutmeg.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I use a different liquor? I am not a fan of whiskey
Yes for sure! Vodka would be good too!
really nice cocktail for this time of year (or really any time!), love the cinnamon-apple flavors, thank you!
This is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail!
You always make the prettiest and tastiest cocktails! I’ll be mixing these up tonight, cheers!
Thank you Julie!!!
You honestly make THE prettiest cocktails. EVER!
Thanks Lexy!!
Oh, hi. I’ll take two please!
Thank you Cyd!!