Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
  • ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Unfiltered Apple Cider (Cold)
  • ½ oz Grade A Dark Maple Syrup
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Ice for shaking and serving
  • Garnish: 1 thin lemon wheel and 2 apple slices (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Chill glassware: Place your serving glass in the freezer or fill it with ice and water while preparing the drink.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add the Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, apple cider, maple syrup, and bitters directly into the cocktail shaker.
  3. Add Ice & Shake: Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice. Seal tightly and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold to the touch.
  4. Prepare Glass: Discard the chilling ice/water from the serving glass and fill it completely with fresh, large ice cubes.
  5. Strain & Serve: Double strain the cocktail mixture over the fresh ice into the prepared glass.
  6. Garnish: Thread the apple slices onto a cocktail pick, or rest the lemon wheel on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.