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    Apple Bourbon Cocktail

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 by Sonila · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Apple Bourbon Cocktail with a splash of pomegranate juice is the perfect holiday cocktail! We love it for Thanksgiving or Christmas and our guests love it too:). Plus it’s so easy to make and you don’t need any special bartending skills.

    A cocktail glass with a reddish drink on ice. There's an apple slice inside the drink, a star anise and a cinnamon stick as garnishes on the drink.
    Apple Bourbon Cocktail

    Apple Juice or Apple Cider?

    You can use either or:). Pick your favorite. Apple juice is easier to find in regular grocery stores, it’s available year round and it’s sweet. Apple cider has a shorter shelf life and is minimally processed. It’ll be less sweet and slightly tangy.

    Outside of USA, apple cider might refer to an alcoholic drink. For the purpose of this article, both apple juice and apple cider are non-alcoholic.

    How To Pick The Best Bourbon?

    If you have any bourbon on hand, start with that and play around with the ingredients of this drink to adjust it to your taste.

    Next, buy your favorite bourbon and if you don’t know how to pick then ask for advice in the liquor aisle. Finally, if no help is available, pick something mid-range or look for reviews online on best bourbon to buy in your area.

    If you don’t have any bourbon, try this drink with brandy. Even though the drink is served on ice, this is a warm drink in the sense of that it’ll warm you up after few sips.

    A cocktail with ice, apple slice, star anise and cinnamon stick. There are garnishes around the cocktail glass, like more apple slices, cinnamon sticks etc.
    Bourbon Cocktail with Apple Juice. Pomegranate Juice and Ginger Beer

    Substitutes

    Here are some variations of this cocktail that you’ll love as well. And they all still fit the festive mood that this drink exudes:).

    Let’s talk about garnishes first. I love to garnish my cocktail with a slice of apple, a star anise and a cinnamon stick. You can add some pomegranate seeds to float on the cocktail and it will look beautiful.

    Also, greens like rosemary sprigs or thyme sprigs look really beautiful and festive on this cocktail.

    I love using ginger beer (it’s non alcoholic despite the name) to add some bubbles and spice to the cocktail. You can use sparkling water or ginger ale instead. Any lemon/lime soda would work as well. If using sparkling water, your drink will be less sweet.

    Finally, you can use a splash of cranberry juice instead of pomegranate juice:).

    A cocktail glass with a reddish cocktail on ice. Cocktail has an apple slice, cinnamon stick and a star anise as garnishes.

    Apple Bourbon Cocktail

    Sonila
    This Apple Bourbon Cocktail with a splash of pomegranate juice is such a festive drink that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas get togethers.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 247 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz bourbon
    • 3 oz apple juice can use apple cider as well
    • 1 lemon juice it
    • 1-2 oz ginger beer
    • 1 apple, sliced for garnish
    • splash pomegranate juice
    • 1 star anise for garnish
    • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
    • ice as needed

    Instructions
     

    • Slice apple for garnish and set it aside. Juice the lemon.
    • Add about a cup of ice on the cocktail shaker. Add bourbon, apple juice and lemon juice. Shake for about 30-60 seconds, usually the shaker becomes so cold it's hard to hold on to.
    • Add more ice to the serving glass, pour the shaken cocktail over ice. Then add 1 apple slice as garnish.
    • Pour ginger beer and a splash of pomegranate juice. Finally add a star anise as garnish and a cinnamon stick. Cheers:)

    Notes

    • Nutrition facts are estimated. 
    • Please drink responsibly! 

    Nutrition Label

    Nutrition Facts
    Apple Bourbon Cocktail
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 247 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Sodium 9mg0%
    Potassium 315mg9%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 63IU1%
    Vitamin C 60mg73%
    Calcium 80mg8%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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    Can I make a big batch for a party or do I need to make each cocktail separately?

    Yes you can:). I would mix bourbon, apple juice and lemon juice in a pitcher. Don’t add ice on the pitcher so it doesn’t dilute the drink. Refrigerate if needed before the party. Then serve in individual cocktail glasses over ice and add ginger beer and pomegranate juice as you are serving. Cheers!

    Is there an apple flavored bourbon and would you use it with this cocktail?

    Yes, I’ve seen few labels that have come up with apple flavored bourbons. And I’d definitely use them for this drink. There are other labels that produce bourbon with an apple hint but not overpowering flavor. Either type is fine for this drink, go with your preference.

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    Apple Bourbon Cocktail For The Holidays

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    About Sonila

    Mom of 2, wife, engineer, food blogger & recipe creator! Sonila was born in Albania, her heritage inspires her Mediterranean recipes while that of her husband the Latin ones. Sonila has 2 degrees in Engineering from University of Miami.

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    Mom of 2, wife, engineer, food blogger & recipe creator! Sonila was born in Albania, her heritage inspires her Mediterranean recipes while that of her husband the Latin ones. Sonila has 2 degrees in Engineering from University of Miami.

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