Description
A crisp, cozy fall cocktail combining bourbon, apple cider, ginger beer, and warm aromatic bitters for a bright, seasonal sipper. Perfect for autumn evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 2 oz apple cider
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 oz ginger beer
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice
- Optional garnishes: cinnamon stick, star anise, apple slice, fresh thyme sprig
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass (or medium glass) with ice.
- Add the bourbon, apple cider, and bitters.
- Top with ginger beer and gently stir to combine.
- If desired, squeeze in a bit of fresh lemon juice and adjust to taste (more cider for sweetness, more bourbon for strength).
- Garnish as desired with a cinnamon stick, star anise, apple slice, or thyme sprig. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Omit the bourbon for a mocktail version.
- Swap in rye whiskey instead of bourbon for more spice notes.
- Add a splash of maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.
- Use club soda or sparkling water instead of ginger beer for a lighter fizz.
- Garnish with rosemary, cloves, or orange peel to alter the aromatic profile.
- Best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
- To prep ahead: mix bourbon, cider, and bitters and refrigerate. Add ginger beer and garnish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
