I just love maple flavored anything so a cocktail with real maple syrup is my cup of tea...or bourbon in this case! Served hot or cold one thing's for sure; this Bourbon Maple Apple Cider will warm you all the way through. Happy Friday friends!
photo by Leah Bergman
Bourbon Maple Apple Cider
Makes 2
6 ounces Bourbon
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4-6 teaspoons pure maple syrup to taste
1 cup spiced apple cider
apple slices for garnish
ice
Directions:
1. Fill glasses and a cocktail shaker with ice. To shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and apple cider; shake vigorously.
2. Strain into glasses and garnish each with a slice of apple. Enjoy!
kelsey says
this looks great! we'll have to try it
Michelle (@lifeonthehorizn) says
Yes, please!!!!
Tammy says
This looks perfect for the rainy Fall evenings we are having! Can't wait to try it!
Emily Dingmann (@nutritionisteat) says
My husband is currently sipping on this, he loves it!
Chelsea says
Yum! And of course, a stripey straw makes everything taste better...
Joelle says
I'm not a fan of bourbon, but this sounds amazing. I actually have everything at home already, so it should probably happen ASAP.
good wife says
just made this for my husband, he said it was a little heavy on the lemon juice, but tasty!
ashash says
Can this be served warm? I would like to take a crockpot of it to a thanksgiving party.
Leah Bergman says
If you serve it warm, just make sure not to add in the alcohol while it's heating. You can keep a crockpot of the cider and then add bourbon to the individual glasses!
chacha24 says
We served these cold for our Turkey Day in Austria, hosting a local family. Rave reviews! I didn't have "spiced" apple cider, so I used good apple juice and added a dash of cinnamon, allspice, and a mini-dash of cayenne pepper.
Leah Bergman says
Sounds delicious! Happy (belated) Turkey Day to you and your family. 🙂
Matt says
I just went through a bottle of Makers Mark wit this recipe. Unbelievable.
Leah Bergman says
Wowza! So glad you enjoyed it. This cocktail does go down a bit too easily. 😉
Dayna says
What is spiced apple cider? Do you make that?
Sally F. says
Any recommendations for tweaking this recipe for a pitcher form?
Leah Bergman says
I've never tried to increase the portion to a pitcher but I do have some other Bourbon cocktail recipes here that are already in pitcher potion: https://www.freutcake.com/in-the-kitchen/drinks-anyone/backyard-mothers-day-picnic/