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An apple cider old fashioned on a red napkin with burlap underneath.
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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. Grab a spot by the fire with this apple cider bourbon cocktail in hand and you’re in for one cozy evening.
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 168kcal

Equipment

  • Jigger or small measuring cup
  • Bar spoon
  • Mixing glass or old fashioned glass

Ingredients

  • 1 orange peel slice
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 2-4 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 bar spoonful of water about 1 teaspoon
  • 2 ounces spiced apple cider homemade or store-bought
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • Ice

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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!

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Notes

  • For the ice, I prefer to serve with one large ice cube rather than your typical smaller ice cubes to prevent dilution. You can find molds on Amazon.
  • If using a mixing glass, I generally stir with those typical smaller ice cubes, and then I add one large ice cube after straining into the old fashioned glass.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg