Spiced Apple Old Fashioned

Ingredients (makes ~1 drink)

• 2 oz bourbon (or rye if you prefer)

• ½ oz apple cider (fresh or good quality)

• ¼ oz maple syrup (or apple-butter syrup)

• 2 dashes bitters

• 1 dash orange bitters (optional)

• 1 cherry (my favorite additional)

• Garnish: thin apple slice + cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon + apple cider + maple syrup + bitters.

2. Add ice, stir for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

3. Strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube or two medium.

4. Garnish with the apple slice and prop the cinnamon stick in the drink.

5. Sip slowly and savour the warm apple-spice twist.

Essentials:

Bitters (a must have): https://amzn.to/3LPFWRp

Whiskey Glasses: https://amzn.to/4oYECdt

Maple Syrup: https://amzn.to/3LNZ6XS