Cinnamon Apple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
This cozy twist on the classic Old Fashioned blends smooth bourbon, crisp apple cider, and warm cinnamon for a cocktail that feels like autumn in a glass. Simple ingredients and comforting flavors make it a perfect fall favorite.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Peeler or zester (optional)
- Muddler (optional)
- Ice cube tray (large cube preferred)
- Cocktail picks (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- ½ oz apple cider
- ¼ oz simple syrup or 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 teaspoon apple butter optional
- Ice cubes or 1 large cube
Garnish Options:
- Cinnamon stick
- Apple slice
- Orange peel optional
- Maraschino cherry optional
Instructions
- Add apple butter (if using), simple syrup or sugar cube, and bitters to a mixing glass.
- If using a sugar cube, muddle until dissolved.
- Add bourbon and apple cider.
- Add ice cubes and stir for 20–30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice or one large cube.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, apple slice, and optional orange peel or cherry.
- Sip and enjoy the cozy flavors!