Apple Bourbon Old-Fashioned

Name: Apple Bourbon Old-Fashioned
Yield: Makes 4 cocktails
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 very thin apple slices, for garnish; Ice cubes, for stirring and serving; 8 oz bourbon, such as Calistoga Depot Prosperous & Penniless Bourbon Whiskey; 4 orange twists, for garnish; 1 oz water; ¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 3 cups apple cider; 6 dashes of Angostura bitters

Preparation info

Makes
4
cocktails

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Oakville Grocery The Cookbook

By Weldon Owen

Published 2023

About

Apples grow plentifully in Northern California, so it’s only natural that we are including a seasonal take on a classic of the mixologist’s repertoire, the old-fashioned. Make the apple cider syrup well in advance so it has time to chill. Once you have it ready, watch your guests line up for this well-balanced beverage.

Ingredients

3 cups apple cider
¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
8

Americas
United States
Vegan
Drinks
California
Gluten-free
Autumn

Method

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer the cider until it is reduced to ½ cup, about 20 minutes. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour the cider syrup into a small heatproof bowl and nest the bowl in an ice bath. Let cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using or up to 1 week.

Combine the bourbon, bitters, 2 oz (¼ cup) o