Autumn Apple Bliss

This delightful fall cocktail brings together the warm notes of cinnamon with the crisp sweetness of apple, balanced with the richness of bourbon. It's a refreshing and lighter take on a classic flavor combination, perfect for cozy autumn evenings.

Autumn Apple Bliss

A refreshing and light fall cocktail with the flavors of cinnamon, apple, and bourbon.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 0.50 oz. maple syrup
  • 2 oz. [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright Pinot Grigio
  • 1.50 oz. apple cider
  • 1 oz. bourbon
  • 1/4 tsp. rim mixture
  • Ice
  • Apple slices and cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small dish.
  2. Rub the rim of a stemless wineglass with a lemon wedge, then dip in the sugar mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Muddle lemon wedges and maple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  4. Add [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright Pinot Grigio, apple cider, bourbon, and 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining sugar mixture to the shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the outside is frosty.
  6. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.