Harvest Moon Old Fashioned
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Rocks glasses
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bourbon
- 4 ounces apple cider
- 2 ounces maple syrup
- 8 dashes Angostura bitters
- 4 orange peels
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine the bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir steadily for 30 seconds until the mixture feels cold.
- Place fresh ice cubes into four rocks glasses.
- Strain the cocktail evenly into each glass.
- Express the oil from an orange peel over each drink and drop the peel into the glass.
- Add one cinnamon stick to each glass as garnish.
Notes
Use a crisp, unfiltered apple cider to keep the harvest flavor clear and avoid extra sweetness. Stir just long enough to chill without over-diluting the bourbon. If you want a lighter maple note, start with one ounce and taste before adding the second.
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing glass, Bar spoon, Strainer, Rocks glasses
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing glass, Bar spoon, Strainer, Rocks glasses