Autumn Spice Bourbon Smash

This Autumn Spice Bourbon Smash is the perfect fall-inspired cocktail, combining the warmth of bourbon with the sweet and spicy flavors of apple and cinnamon. It's like sipping on a cozy autumn evening in a glass.

Autumn Spice Bourbon Smash

A delightful fall-inspired cocktail featuring bourbon, apple cider, and cinnamon, perfect for enjoying the flavors of the season.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 orange peel
  • 1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar cinnamon simple syrup
  • 2 oz. apple cider
  • 1 1/2 oz. bourbon
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • ice
  • apple slice, cinnamon stick, or additional orange peel (optional, as a garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a highball glass, gently muddle the orange peel and simple syrup to release their flavors.
  2. Add the apple cider, bourbon, bitters, and ice to the glass.
  3. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  4. Optional: Garnish with an apple slice, cinnamon stick, or additional piece of orange peel.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!