Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned

Sweet apple cider and warm cinnamon elevate bourbon into a comforting, seasonal cocktail.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 65 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 oz apple cider
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 strip orange twist

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make the cinnamon syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar and cool completely.
2. Step 2: In a rocks glass, add 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup, 1/2 oz apple cider, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir gently for 30 seconds to meld the flavors.
3. Step 3: Express the oils from a 1-inch strip of orange peel by twisting it over the drink until the oils release, then drop the peel into the glass as a garnish.