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.
Bourbon Maple Apple Cider Cocktail
This boozy Apple Cider is perfect for Halloween or even Thanksgiving celebrations. If you prefer your cocktail warm, simply heat up the cider and skip the whole shaken over ice bit. Stir in the bourbon, lemon, and maple syrup and serve in a heatproof mug. Ta, da! Hot boozy apple cider to keep you warm on a cool fall night.
Ingredients in a Bourbon Apple Cider
- Bourbon - use your favorite bourbon! We like Makers Mark, Bulleit Bourbon or Woodford Reserve.
- Lemon juice - freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Maple syrup- this adds a subtle sweetness without being overpowering
- Apple cider - an unfiltered, spiced apple cider adds the most flavor.
- Apple slices-for garnish
This cocktail is strong, slightly sweet, and has just the right amount of spice from the Spiced Cider. I love the flavor of the Spiced Cider they sell at Trader Joe's but you could always use a plain apple cider as well.
How to Make Bourbon Apple Cider
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!
More Recipes for Bourbon Lovers:
- Old Fashioned Bourbon Balls
- Bourbon Brown Sugar Cake
- Bourbon Cranberry Jello
- 4 Bourbon Cocktails to Try
- Spiced Pear and Bourbon Cocktails
- Mini Bourbon Pecan Pies
- Kentucky Derby Cocktails
Bourbon Maple Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Fill glasses and a cocktail shaker with ice. To shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and apple cider; shake vigorously.
- Strain into glasses and garnish each with a slice of apple.
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/