Smokey Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Smash
This cozy cocktail brings together the crisp sweetness of fresh apple cider and the bold, smokey flavors of bourbon. It's the perfect drink to snuggle up with on a chilly evening by the fire. Each sip offers a delightful combination of fruity sweetness and charred, toasty notes. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply winding down after a long day, this bourbon apple cider cocktail is sure to add warmth and comfort to any occasion.
Smokey Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Smash
A cozy cocktail with fresh apple cider, smokey bourbon, and a touch of charred cinnamon, perfect for snuggling up by the fire.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Agave In The Raw
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 oz bourbon
- 3 large drops orange bitters
- Thyme (optional)
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
- Apple slice (optional)
Instructions
- Create the simple syrup by simmering agave, water, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan, then allowing it to cool.
- To infuse a smoky flavor, ignite a fresh cinnamon stick and cover it with a cocktail glass until smoke forms inside the glass.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add apple cider, bourbon, orange bitters, and 1 tablespoon of the prepared simple syrup. Shake well.
- Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass and garnish with thyme, cinnamon sticks, and/or apple slices. For an extra smoky touch, ignite thyme or cinnamon stick until it begins to smoke before adding it to the cocktail.