Looking for a unique cocktail that’s made to impress? This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is full of fall flavors! With only 5 simple ingredients, making this autumn-inspired drink is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Autumn is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate the cooler weather than with a fall-inspired drink. This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail is full of autumn flavors and so easy to make!
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Ingredients/Substitutions
Apple Cider – Apple juice works great too, but apple cider is best for that rich flavor in this cocktail recipe!
Bourbon – The core ingredient in this cocktail is bourbon whiskey!
Lemon Juice – A squeeze of fresh lemon juice helps balance the flavors in this cocktail recipe.
Ginger Beer – If you don’t have ginger beer, then club soda with simple syrup (or cinnamon simple syrup, if you want to take that fall flavor up a notch) is a great substitution.
Bitters – A dash of angostura bitters really brings this bourbon cocktail together! Another option is to use orange bitters instead.
How to Make an Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Making a bourbon cocktail with apple cider is incredibly easy. Simply:
- Combine apple cider, bourbon, and lemon juice together in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice and add ginger beer.
- Add bitters, then garnish and enjoy!
Make it Non-Alcoholic
Want to make this cocktail recipe non-alcoholic? Use a non-alcoholic bourbon! Here are a few options:
Tips for the Garnish
Freshly sliced apples and cinnamon sticks make for a beautiful and aromatic garnish in this cocktail recipe. Other garnish options include orange slices, anise star (whole), and fresh rosemary or thyme!
How to Make Bourbon Cocktail Punch
Want to make a big batch of this bourbon cocktail recipe? Turn it into a punch! To make several servings of this cocktail, simply:
- Combine apple cider, bourbon, and lemon juice together in a large mason jar.
- Add fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
- When ready to serve, pour into glasses filled with ice and add ginger beer.
- Add a few dashes of bitters to each glass and top with garnish!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ounces apple cider
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 2 ounces ginger beer
- 1 dash angostura bitters
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider, bourbon, and lemon juice with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake, then pour into a glass filled with ice.
- Pour the ginger beer into the glass.
- Add a dash (or two) of angostura bitters.
- Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks (optional).
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Freshly sliced apples and cinnamon sticks make for a beautiful and aromatic garnish in this cocktail recipe. Other garnish options include orange slices, anise star (whole), and fresh rosemary or thyme!
This apple cider bourbon cocktail tastes just like Fall! It has all those delicious flavors! I will be drinking this all season long!
This is giving me all the cosy vibes! Looks delicious, will be trying it soon!
This sounds so delicious on a cold winter evening!
Everything about this fits the bill. So good!
This was super tasty! Worth the splurge for the bitters.
The ginger beer was a great addition to this cocktail!
Well isn’t this a fine fall cocktail? Perfect for a nice crisp day sitting on the patio.
Oh yeah! Finally an apple cider recipe my husband likes too! Thanks
This sounds perfect!
Ok this is what I want to be drinking in front of the fireplace all season long! Amazing! I’m going to be keeping the ingredients on hand at all times now!
This Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail looks super tasty! You can really taste a piece of Fall in just one sip.
I just recently got some angostura bitters a for Pisco sour recipe and was just wondering what else I could make with it. This is the perfect seasonal recipe with exactly what I have in my cocktail bar. Perfect timing!!
This was so refreshing; I made for the last Friday night and all my friends enjoyed it!
Such a perfect cocktail! My husband really liked it!
I found your recipe looking through your blog and decided it looked terrific. You have so many great-looking recipes on here! I had to try it out this one! Excellent instructions and tips that were easy to follow The recipe turned out fantastic. I will be saving this Apple Cider Bourbon recipe to make again soon.
This sounds delicious and only involves a few ingredients, which I appreciate 🙂
This looks so easy and delicious. I love a bourbon drink, and something apple-y/cinnamon-y in the fall!
Delicious, simple, beautiful and festive!!
We made these cocktails last weekend when friends came over and they were a huge hit. Cheers!
Apple Cider and bourbon are such a great combo, it’s perfect for the fall!
HOLY SMOKES. This sounds epic! Can’t wait to make it.
Apple cider is the best of all the fall flavors! Your styling is on point and so pretty!
This is the perfect cocktail for fall and I can’t wait to give this a go then! Thank you for sharing this recipe I cant wait to try it out!
This cocktail recipe is the best one I’ve ever had that was Fall inspired. We had an apple themed party Friday night and these cocktails were a huge hit. I’ll be making them often. Hubby and friends insist!!
I am in love with this combination! So easy to make and the little fizz from the ginger beer, just perfect.