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

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

Equipment

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

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg