Autumn Harvest Old Fashioned

This cozy and flavorful Autumn Harvest Old Fashioned cocktail is a delightful twist on the classic, featuring the richness of apple butter and the warmth of bourbon. The blend of real apple butter, bourbon, and apple cider creates a harmonious balance of flavors, with the subtle notes of warm spices shining through without being overpowering. Served over large ice cubes and garnished with a cinnamon stick and thinly sliced apple, this cocktail is perfect for sipping on crisp autumn evenings.

Autumn Harvest Old Fashioned

A delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned, the Autumn Harvest Old Fashioned cocktail features the richness of apple butter and the warmth of bourbon, with subtle notes of warm spices shining through.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Apple Butter
  • 2 oz Bourbon (such as Buffalo Trace)
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider
  • 2 shakes Angostura Bitters
  • Ice
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse Sugar (or sugar/brown sugar mix)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass by sugaring the rim: Dip the glass upside down in apple cider, then in coarse sugar or a sugar/brown sugar mix, and set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the apple butter, bourbon, apple cider, and Angostura Bitters.
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture over large ice cubes in an old fashioned glass.
  5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and thinly sliced apple.