Kentucky Spiced Apple Old Fashioned
A warming Old Fashioned variation with apple cider and warming spices that evoke Kentucky’s autumn charm. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, apple cider, spiced simple syrup (cinnamon & clove) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz apple cider
- 1/2 oz spiced simple syrup (cinnamon & clove)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 thin slice apple slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz apple cider, and 1/2 oz spiced simple syrup (infused with cinnamon and clove) into the glass.
- Step 3: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and marry flavors without over-diluting.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the drink to release oils, then rub it on the rim and rest it on the ice.
- Step 6: Garnish by neatly placing a thin apple slice against the inside of the glass.
