Smoldering Cider Bourbon Smash

This cozy cocktail combines the crisp sweetness of fresh apple cider with the bold smokiness of bourbon, creating the perfect drink for snuggling up by the fire. The charred toasty flavors add a comforting warmth to each sip, making it an ideal libation for chilly evenings.

Smoldering Cider Bourbon Smash

A cozy blend of fresh apple cider and smoky bourbon, this cocktail is perfect for warming up by the fire.

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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 slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Create the simple syrup by simmering agave, water, and a cinnamon stick until the mixture cools down.
  2. To add a smoky flavor, light a fresh cinnamon stick until it starts to smoke, then place it under the cocktail glass.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the apple cider, bourbon, bitters, and 1 tablespoon of the agave syrup. Shake well.
  4. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with fresh thyme, cinnamon sticks, and/or apple slices. For an extra smoky flavor, light the thyme or cinnamon stick until it smokes, then place it in the cocktail.