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Maple Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Celebrate the cozy flavors of fall with this Maple Cider Old Fashioned, a perfect blend of warm spices, apple cider, and a touch of maple sweetness. This

Maple Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Celebrate the cozy flavors of fall with this Maple Cider Old Fashioned, a perfect blend of warm spices, apple cider, and a touch of maple sweetness. This autumn-inspired cocktail is both comforting and refreshing, making it an ideal drink for crisp evenings!

Fall Maple Apple Cider Old Fashioned in glass with cinnamon sugar rim and orange slice garnish with green apple in background.

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Fall is in the air and what better way to toast the season than with a delicious Autumn cocktail? Say hello to the Fall Maple Cider Old Fashioned!

This is the perfect cocktail for the Fall season – from game days to Halloween parties to family gatherings, it is a crowd pleaser!

Need a few more amazing Fall cocktails, check out this Smoked Old Fashioned and Skull Halloween Cocktail for some festive fun.

For some delicious eats to go with your old fashioned, this Halloween Candy Board is always a win, or these No Bake Coconut Rum Balls, perfect for holiday gifting!

Ingredients

  • Maple Syrup
  • Orange Bitters
  • Apple Cider
  • Bourbon, Whiskey or Rye
  • Large Square Ice Cube
  • Sugar and Cinnamon (Cocktail Rim)
  • Garnish: Cinnamon stick, Orange or Apple Slice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine apple cider, bourbon/rye/whiskey, maple syrup and bitters with ice. Shake vigorously.
  2. Pour into rocks glass with large square ice cube.
  3. Cocktail Rim: Dip rocks glass rim in maple syrup and dip in mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Garnish with cinnamon stick, orange or apple slice.
  5. Optional: Using a Cocktail smoker, fill and cover glass with smoke. Allow smoke to remain in covered glass for 1-2 minutes (depending on desired smokiness). All smoke to release and enjoy.
Apple Cider Old Fashioned in glass with cinnamon sugar rim and orange slice garnish.

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Maple Apple Cider Old Fashioned Recipe in glass with cinnamon sugar rim and orange slice garnish, with fairytale pumpkin in background.

Maple Apple Cider Old Fashioned

Celebrate the cozy flavors of fall with this Maple Cider Old Fashioned, a perfect blend of warm spices, apple cider, and a touch of maple sweetness. This autumn-inspired cocktail is both comforting and refreshing, making it an ideal drink for crisp evenings! Print Pin Course: cocktail, DrinksCuisine: American Prep Time: 2 minutesTotal Time: 2 minutes Servings: 1 serving Calories: 185kcal Author: Aubrey Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2-4 dash orange bitters
  • 2 oz apple cider
  • 2 oz bourbon, whiskey, rye
  • 1 ice block
  • ½ teaspoon sugar/cinnamon rim (garnish)
  • 1 cinnamon stick, orange or apple slice (garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine apple cider, bourbon/rye/whiskey, maple syrup and bitters in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously,
  • Pour into rocks glass with large ice cube.
  • Cocktail Rim: Dip rocks glass rim in maple syrup and dip in mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Garnish with cinnamon stick, orange or apple slice.
  • Optional: Using a Cocktail smoker, fill and cover glass with smoke. Allow smoke to remain in covered glass for 1-2 minutes (depending on desired smokiness). All smoke to release and enjoy.

Notes

Best Bourbon for Old Fashioned Recommendations Ice: You can use ice cubes or a large ice block (sphere or square). The large ice block will melt more slowly.  

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!