Can you make it non-alcoholic?

Yes, totally! You can skip the bourbon and add club soda or you can add some non-alcoholic distilled spirit.

What bourbon is the best for this cocktail?

I recommend something fairly priced. Not too cheap, not too expensive. You don't need anything top shelf because you're not drinking it straight. I like Maker's Mark.

What's the difference between Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey?

Whiskey is made with fermented grains and aged in barrels. Bourbon Whiskey is made with a mix of grains and corn but at least 51% has to be corn. Sweet corn gives bourbon its sweet flavor. If you want to learn more, check out this article that talks about the difference between the two spirits .

Bitters are usually made with an alcoholic spirit infused with different spices, fruits, herbs, roots, or barks. Always double check if your bitters contain alcohol or not if you need your cocktail to be 100% non-alcoholic.

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

Description

This is the ultimate fall cocktail! Nothing says fall better than a nice drink with warming spices and apple cider.

Ingredients

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1.5 oz bourbon
3 oz apple cider
0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
0.5 oz maple syrup
Dash ground cinnamon
A small dash ground allspice (optional)
Dash orange bitters (optional)
Club soda to taste (optional)
Apple and lemon slices for garnish

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Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice, and orange bitters if using. Add a handful of ice and shake for 10-15 seconds until very cold to touch.
Pour into a glass over ice and garnish with an apple slice and lemon slice if desired.
Top up with club soda if desired and enjoy!

Notes

A pitcher version: This recipe yields one serving but the cocktail can easily be made in a pitcher, just multiply the amounts by however many servings you need!

Storing: This drink is best made fresh right before serving. I don’t recommend storing it.

Non-alcoholic version: use a non-alcoholic distilled spirit or just leave out the bourbon and top up with club soda. I like cranberry or orange-flavored soda.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 205
Sugar: 23.8 g
Sodium: 24.7 mg
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.1 g

Keywords: apple cider, bourbon, cocktail