Name: Bourbon Cider Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice; 1 cinnamon stick; 1-inch nub of peeled fresh ginger (Tip: peel the ginger using a spoon); 2 cloves; 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; 8 ounces pomegranate syrup (recipe above); 8 ounces bourbon; 8 ounces apple cider; 1 orange; 8 cinnamon sticks

Description

This bourbon cider cocktail has all the warm and cozy feels, featuring a ginger pomegranate syrup, orange, and cinnamon.

Ingredients

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For the pomegranate syrup

1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
1 cinnamon stick
1-inch nub of peeled fresh ginger (Tip: peel the ginger using a spoon)
2 cloves
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

For the cocktails

8 ounces pomegranate syrup (recipe above)
8 ounces bourbon
8 ounces apple cider
1 orange
8 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

Make the pomegranate syrup: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, except for ½ cup of the pomegranate juice. Bring to a simmer and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in another ½ cup pomegranate juice. Pour into a sealable container and refrigerate until the mixture comes to room temperature. (Makes 8 ounces)
For each drink, combine 1 ounce each of the pomegranate syrup, bourbon, and apple cider. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and 1 cinnamon stick.

Category: Drink
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cocktail

Keywords: Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail, Cocktail Recipe, Fall Cocktail, Cozy Cocktail, Bourbon Cocktail, Apple Cider Cocktail