The sweetness of fresh Honeycrisp apples takes center stage in this juicy apple bourbon fall cocktail… A dash of maple syrup brings in sweetness, body, and flavor. The apple and whiskey make a great pair and the lemon brightens everything up in this vibrant apple-flavored fall-inspired cocktail.
make a juicy apple bourbon fall cocktail
Nothing says autumn like the taste of crisp fresh apples! Maybe you’ll head down to a farm and go apple-picking and grab a few cider donuts to dip in your hot coffee while you search for that perfect red apple to toss into your basket…
You’re gonna wanna reserve a nice crisp red apple or two to slice up and toss in with this easy maple bourbon apple cocktail that tastes like fall! Dashes of maple syrup and lemon juice complement the delicious crisp apple juice in this easy autumn sipper. It tastes good with just about any apple juice since apples naturally boast a tasty balance of both sweet and acidic notes…
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I happened to pick up this super tasty Honeycrisp apple juice and when I tasted it…Oh boy, it most definitely inspired a bourbon apple cocktail that spoke out loud, “It’s fall y’all!” The best part? It could not be easier to put this together with a few ingredients that you most likely have sitting in the kitchen right now! Let’s mix it…
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Make a fall apple Maple Syrup Bourbon Cocktail
In a nice rocks glass, squeeze the juice in from a fresh lemon wedge and splash in simple syrup plus dashes of 100% pure maple syrup. Now add your ice…
Add Apple juice and Bourbon to the fall cocktail
Now splash in your favorite brand of Kentucky straight bourbon. For me, this is usually a nice hit of Four Roses bourbon. Give it a tasty splash of apple juice. I like to add splashes of North Coast honeycrisp apple juice and serve up in nice simple rocks glasses like these. They’ll show off all those gorgeous sliced red apples soaking in the delicious cocktail.
The acidity of the lemon and apple juice will balance with the sweetness from the syrup and maple. You can make the cocktail as sweet or dry as you like… Add more of each sweetener if you like it on the sweeter side.
stir your fall Apple cocktail to combine
Now give everything a good stir with a spoon and stir until everything is combined and serve chilled and garnished with fresh apple slices.
Garnish Apple Juice Bourbon Cocktail w/ Fresh Apple Slices
Additionally, you may top off with sparkling water for fizz, if desired. Enjoy this tasty autumn apple cocktail on a crisp fall day! It’s a scrumptious way to celebrate the coming of fall!
If you crave a simple refreshing citrus bourbon cocktail, try this easy sparkling mandarin bourbon cocktail or (yet another favorite of mine) a crisp vanilla apple bourbon cider cocktail!
Juicy Apple Bourbon Fall Cocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Kentucky Straight Bourbon Good Quality - I used Four Roses Bourbon
- 3/4 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Apple juice - Your Favorite Brand – I used Honeycrisp Organic Apple Juice
- 1/2 tsp 100% Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 wedge Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 slices Fresh Red Apple - thin sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, squeeze in the juice from the lemon wedge and add simple syrup plus a dash of maple syrup. Now add ice to your glass.
- Splash in the bourbon plus apple juice.
- Stir with a long bar spoon until completely combined.
- Garnish with crisp fresh apple slices or a little orange peel and serve chilled.
- Additionally, you may top off with a little sparkling water if you like a little fizz.
Nutrition
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