Description
A warm and soothing cocktail that combines rich vanilla, smooth bourbon, and sweet apple cider, making it perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 4 ounces apple cider
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
- Fresh apple slices (for garnish)
- Nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Measure out 2 ounces of bourbon, 4 ounces of apple cider, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Warm the cider: In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently warm the apple cider. Avoid boiling it.
- Mix together: In a separate glass or shaker, combine the warm cider, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Stir gently.
- Add spices: Toss in a cinnamon stick to steep while the drink cools slightly.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into your favorite glass and garnish with fresh apple slices or a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Notes
Make a batch for gatherings by multiplying the ingredients and warming the cider in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, bourbon, cider, fall drink, warm beverage