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Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
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CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL RECIPES

Delicious Christmas cocktail recipes for all tastes and occasions this festive holiday season.
Course Drink, Drinks
Cuisine American, New American
Keyword cocktails, drinks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Servings 2
Calories 228kcal

Ingredients

Star Anise Simple Syrup

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 5 whole star anise

Old Fashioned

  • 4 ounces apple cider
  • 4 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce star anise simple syrup
  • 6 dashes ginger bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • dehydrated apple slices or apple chips for garnish
  • whole star anises for garnish

Instructions

Star Anise Simple Syrup

  • Make the simple syrup by stirring together the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and add the star anise. Stir and let sit for at least 1 hour.
  • Strain and discard the star anise before using the syrup in cocktails. Each batch will make about 4 cocktails.

Old Fashioned Cocktail

  • To make the cocktail, add the apple cider, bourbon, bitters, and simple syrup to an old fashioned cocktail glass. Stir.
  • Add two ice cubes and garnish with a dehydrated apple slice and whole star anise before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg