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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. Pour into a heat-proof container and let cool.

For the cocktail, combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Either mix and pour over ice into 2 tall rocks glasses, or add ice cubes to the shaker and shake, then pour into 2 martini glasses.

Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.