Spiced Apple Bourbon Iced Tea Cocktail
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a Spiced Apple Bourbon Iced Tea Cocktail.
This refreshing drink brings together the warmth of bourbon, the sweet-tart essence of apple, and a touch of aromatic cinnamon, all served over ice for a delightful autumn-inspired libation.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 1 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 150
For the Cocktail
2 oz bourbon
4 oz unsweetened apple juice or apple cider
1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz cinnamon syrup (recipe below)
Ice cubes
Thin apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Cinnamon Syrup:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3-4 cinnamon sticks
Steps
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and cinnamon sticks.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Step 3
Allow the mixture to simmer for a few more minutes, then remove from heat and let the cinnamon sticks steep for about 15-20 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the cinnamon sticks and let the syrup cool before using. Store any leftover syrup in the refrigerator for future cocktails.
Step 5
In a shaker, combine bourbon, apple juice or cider, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cinnamon syrup.
Step 6
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
Step 7
Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice cubes.
Step 8
Garnish with thin apple slices and a cinnamon stick for a touch of visual flair.
Make it your own!
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon and increase the apple juice or cider and cinnamon syrup.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less cinnamon syrup, based on your preference.
Experiment with different types of bourbon or whiskey for variations in flavor.
