Apple Cider Old Fashioned
A seasonal Old Fashioned cocktail combines sweet apple cider, warm spices, and rich bourbon, featuring a fresh apple cider syrup for a rich fall flavor.
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Instructions
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Combine 1 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1/2 nutmeg seed, 10 whole cloves, and 10 allspice berries in a small pot.
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Simmer the mixture, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then continue simmering on low for 15 minutes uncovered.
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Remove from heat, allow to cool, then strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer.
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In a mixing glass, add 2 1/2 ounces bourbon, 1/2 ounce apple cider syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
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Fill the mixing glass 2/3 with ice and stir rapidly for 30 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
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Strain the cocktail into an Old Fashioned glass over one large ice cube.
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Express an orange peel over the glass, then use it along with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick for garnish.