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Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Apple Cider Old Fashioned
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The apple cider Old Fashioned is a fall spin on the classic! Spiced apple cider syrup sweetens this whiskey cocktail.

Ingredients

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For the apple cider Old Fashioned

  • 1/2 to 1 ounce apple cider syrup (see below or variation*)
  • 4 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 2 ounces** bourbon or rye whiskey
  • Orange peel
  • Apple slices and cocktail cherry, for garnish (optional)
  • Large clear ice cube, for serving

For the apple cider syrup (makes ¾ cup)

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. To make the apple cider syrup*: Place the apple cider, granulated sugar and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil, then maintain a low boil for 30 to 35 minutes until reduced to ¾ cup. Use immediately or refrigerate until using (stores up to 2 weeks refrigerated).
  2. To make the Old Fashioned: Add the apple cider syrup, bitters and whiskey to a lowball glass and stir to combine. Add a large ice cube.
  3. Use a knife to remove a 1″ wide strip of the orange peel. Squeeze the orange peel into the drink to release the oils. Gently run the peel around the edge of the glass, then place it in the glass. If desired, garnish with a cocktail cherry for additional sweetness.

Notes

*Variation: For a quick version, follow the recipe above but in place of apple cider syrup, use 1 tablespoon apple cider and 1 tablespoon simple syrup, then adjust flavors as desired.

**To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/apple-cider-old-fashioned/