Apple Cider Old Fashioned Recipe
Let's snuggle up with this warming apple cider old fashioned to get through these chilly months. Full of apple spice, rich dark brown sugar and touch of orange, this seasonal old fashioned brings all your favorite fall flavors together and takes only minutes to whip up.
How to Make the Best Apple Cider Old Fashioned
A Cozy Autumn Cocktail
Grab a spot by the fire with this apple cider bourbon cocktail in hand and you’re in for one cozy evening. The Apple Cider Old Fashioned is the perfect warming drink for chilly fall and winter months, combining the deep, rich flavors of bourbon with the comforting spice of apple cider and the bright citrus note of fresh orange.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This seasonal old fashioned brings all your favorite fall flavors together in just one drink. The muddled orange peel and dark brown sugar create the classic old fashioned base, while the spiced apple cider adds warmth and complexity. Best of all, it takes only minutes to whip up—no fancy techniques required. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or simply unwinding after a long day, this cocktail delivers pure comfort in a glass.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Drink
The key to an excellent apple cider old fashioned is proper muddling—gently but firmly press the orange peel and sugar together to release the orange oils without pulverizing the peel. Don’t skip the orange bitters; they’re essential to achieving that classic old fashioned character. And remember to stir, don’t shake, for a properly chilled and perfectly mixed cocktail.
Apple Cider Old Fashioned
Let's snuggle up with this warming apple cider old fashioned to get through these chilly months. Full of apple spice, rich dark brown sugar and touch of orange, this seasonal old fashioned brings all your favorite fall flavors together and takes only minutes to whip up.
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
Instructions
Prepare the Mix
- In a mixing glass or old fashioned glass, add the orange peel slice and dark brown sugar. Sprinkle a few dashes of bitters on top as well as the bar spoonful of water.
- Muddle until the dark brown sugar smooths out.
Finish the Cocktail
- Pour in the apple cider and bourbon. Add ice.
- Stir for 15 seconds. If using a mixing glass, strain into an old fashioned glass and add ice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use quality bourbon to complement the spiced apple cider flavors.
- Homemade spiced apple cider works beautifully if you have it on hand.
- Orange bitters are essential to the authentic old fashioned character.