Harvest Apple Bourbon co*cktail Recipe | Best Bourbon co*cktails (2024)
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A Harvest Apple Bourbon co*cktail that will warm you up this holiday season! Cinnamon infused Bourbon mixed with apple juice and topo chico make this holiday co*cktail flavorful, easy and light. The perfect pitcher co*cktail for a crowd!
Looking for more holiday co*cktail recipes? You’ll love are my Apple Cider Mimosas or my Apple Cider Moscow Mule.
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What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?
Now, I’m normally a red wine kinda girl. But recently my husband started to get into bourbon’s and whiskey’s and honestly there were a few I tried that I actually liked. I appreciate when you can taste hints of vanilla, cinnamon or maple syrup in the liquor. It just makes the sip a bit of a treat because of the flavor complexity. That being said, I thought I’d make a bourbon co*cktail for the fall!
To really make this co*cktail scream fall I infused the bourbon with 2 sticks of cinnamon for at least 12 hours and wow can you taste it! It seriously warms you right up!
Ok, first things first, let’s address the whole bourbon vs. whiskey thing because I know I’ve asked it so I’m sure you have too!
What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?
Yes, essentially they are the same thing. The have a slightly different process of distillation depending on the region it is produced in, but for the most part they are the same. Which is why sometimes you’ll see the two used interchangeably or even referred to as bourbon whiskey.
What Can You Mix with Bourbon?
Because of the flavor profile of bourbon whiskey, the following would be the most complimentary:
Water
co*ke
Ginger ale, ginger beer or ginger syrup and soda.
Sweet Vermouth
Soda water/Club Soda
Eggnog
Apple Cider
Coffee
Mint
Orange
Angostura bitters
How to Make a Good Bourbon co*cktail for Fall
When thinking of fall flavors and the type of ingredients that go well with bourbon my mind immediately went to apple. I kept this co*cktail recipe simple, just three ingredients bourbon, apple juice and topo chico (aka sparkling water). I garnished it with thyme leaves and a peel of orange zest.
To a small jar add 1 cup of bourbon and 2 cinnamon sticks. Let bourbon infuse for at least 12 hours or longer.
To a pitcher add bourbon, apple juice and topo chico. If you need it sweeter I’d recommend adding agave.
Serve over ice with fresh thyme with orange zest.
One of my favorite things to do as of late to save on time is make pitcher co*cktails. In my opinion, they are a game changer in the hosting world. Usually they can be prepped ahead of time and having the co*cktail in pitcher form allows you to be free from making drinks or serving while you’re hosting.
This Harvest Apple Bourbon co*cktail would be perfect for any event you have this fall and most definitely for Thanksgiving. We served it over ice! I’d recommend not putting the ice in the pitcher as that would water it down. (nobody likes a watered down drink)
Alright friends, I cannot wait to hear what you think of this one. Although, I think I already know you’re going to love it! Cheers!
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Author:Krista
Prep Time:12 hours
Cook Time:5 min
Total Time:12 hours 5 minutes
Yield:6–8 co*cktails 1x
Category:co*cktail
Cuisine:American
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A Harvest Apple Bourbon co*cktail that will warm you up this holiday season! Cinnamon infused Bourbon mixed with apple juice and topo chico make this holiday co*cktail flavorful, easy and light. The perfect pitcher co*cktail for a crowd!
Ingredients
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8 oz bourbon
2 cinnamon sticks
16 oz. apple juice
12 oz. topo chico
garnish: with thyme leaves or orange zest
Instructions
To a small jar add 1 cup of bourbon and 2 cinnamon sticks. Let bourbon infuse for at least 12 hours or longer.
To a pitcher add bourbon, apple juice and topo chico. If you need it sweeter I’d recommend adding agave.
In a co*cktail shaker, shake or stir up the spicy cinnamon syrup, bourbon, lemon or grapefruit juice, apple butter, and orange bitters. Pour this over ice, then top each drink off with ginger beer. You can use seltzer too, but using ginger beer creates the most special holiday drink.
Many other co*cktails can be made from Bourbon with ingredients like club soda, orange juices, cherry juices – a Seven and Seven, Blackberry Bourbon Smash, Bourbon Sour, or even an Alabama Slammer. If you're looking to expand your arsenal of delicious recipes for whiskey co*cktails, look no further.
Just mix the bourbon with some soda water, add ice, and call it a day! If you enjoy the pure taste of bourbon, we suggest using soda water. If you like your co*cktails a bit sweeter, use ginger ale or ginger beer.
The perfect bourbon co*cktail: Two parts bourbon One part pomegranate juice Splash of maple syrup Juice of 1/2 mandarin orange Top with ginger beer Garnish with rosemary sprig, mandarin twist and pomegranate seeds.
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The first recorded mention of the Old Fashioned co*cktail dates back to 1862 in a recipe book. It is, without question, one of the most popular bourbons or whiskey drinks and is one of the most popular co*cktails in the world.
Coca-Cola's spicy nutmeg and cinnamon notes harmonize well with bourbon's vanilla, oak, and caramel flavors, and many choose co*ke over Pepsi or other colas to pair with bourbon.
Directions. Shake 2 ounces each bourbon, cranberry juice and orange juice in a shaker with ice; strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with cranberries.
Beer and whiskey are both beloved beverages, but they don't always mix well together. Mixing whiskey with beer can lead to an overwhelming and confusing taste. The flavors and carbonation of the beer can overpower the whiskey, resulting in a less enjoyable drinking experience.
Dried Fruit: Some cranberries, dates, apricots, apples or even pineapple. Dried fruits concentrate the sugars in the fruit and create some very interesting flavor changes in Bourbon. Fresh Fruits: Orange slices, apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and peaches are all good.
Jump to Recipe. by Jessica November 10, 2022. This cranberry cinnamon whiskey sour is the perfect warming co*cktail for the holiday season. Cranberry juice, bourbon, lemon and simple syrup poured over ice and cinnamon sticks for a holiday twist.
It's a great fit for drinkers that want something strong, but prefer some sweetness, so it's the perfect summer sipper. If you want to take it up a notch, sub the ginger ale for a super tart ginger beer. In a co*cktail shaker combine the pineapple juice, bourbon whiskey, and lemon juice with some ice.
What else can you mix with with Jack Daniel's Apple? Jack Apple's unmistakeable flavour pairs well with strong, punchy tones like ginger and cranberry, as well as lighter, floral essences like peach or blackberry. Fruit has always been a popular garnish because its freshness contrasts the robust flavour of whiskey.
A Jim Beam Apple and Soda is just about the easiest co*cktail you can come by. All the delicious fall apple harvest flavor of the liquor comes through in every sip! Plus it only requires two ingredients… but it sure doesn't taste like it.
Popular mixers to use with Jack Daniels Apple include ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, cranberry juice, and apple cider. These mixers complement the apple flavor of the whiskey and create delicious and refreshing co*cktails.
Made with all of the pride and experience of the Beam's 220-year-old bourbon-making history, Jim Beam Apple is a perfectly balanced combination of apple liqueur and Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The result is a crisp, fresh burst of green apple with a warm bourbon finish.
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