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An Apple a Day

Prep time
5 minutes PT5M
Cook time
5 minutes PT5M
Yield
2 cocktails
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Apple a Day Cocktail Nugget Markets signature recipes

Spice things up with this stunning cocktail starring bourbon, apple cider, and a homemade infused maple syrup. 

Ingredients

Infused Maple Syrup:

  • 2 ounces raw maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 ounces water

Cocktail:

  • 6 ounces bourbon
  • 3 ounces infused maple syrup
  • 3 ounces fresh apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 drops orange bitters
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, for garnish
  • 2 thin apple slices, for garnish

Preparation

To make the infused maple syrup, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from pan and let the mixture cool.

For the cocktail, combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Either mix and pour over ice into two tall rocks glasses, or add ice cubes to the shaker and shake, then pour into two martini glasses. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.