Bourbon Cider Cocktail
This bourbon cider cocktail has all the warm and cozy feels, featuring a ginger pomegranate syrup, orange, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 drinks 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cocktail
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.