{"id":234,"date":"2019-09-16T08:49:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T08:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liquorstore-online.com\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2019-09-20T07:43:28","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T07:43:28","slug":"5-fall-themed-bourbon-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liquorstore-online.com\/blog\/5-fall-themed-bourbon-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fall-Themed Bourbon Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you love everything about the flavors of fall, chances are good you\u2019re looking for some delicious ways to enjoy your favorite alcoholic ingredients during this time of the year, too. Fall cocktails are easy to find<\/a>, but for those who love bourbon, it can take a little planning and preparation to put together the perfect combination of flavors for times when the weather is beginning to cool down. Below, we\u2019ve gathered a list of some of our favorite fall-themed bourbon cocktail recipes to help you get ready for your favorite season. Pick your favorites and give them a try on your own, or serve them at your Halloween or Thanksgiving get-togethers instead.
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Apple Cider Bourbon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n\u2022\t3 oz bourbon
\n\u2022\t1 cup fresh apple cider
\n\u2022\t1 cup ginger beer
\n\u2022\t\u00bd tsp ground cinnamon
\n\u2022\t2 tsp sugar
\n\u2022\tIce
\n\u2022\tMaple syrup
\n\u2022\tThinly-sliced apples<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tOn a shallow plate, combine sugar and cinnamon with a fork until well-mixed.
\n\u2022\tRub a little bit of maple syrup around the rim of each glass to rim them.
\n\u2022\tDip the rimmed glasses into the sugar mixture to coat.
\n\u2022\tIn a separate glass, bowl, or shaker, combine bourbon<\/a>, apple cider, and ginger beer.
\n\u2022\tStir to mix well.
\n\u2022\tFill each prepared glass with ice and pour the drink evenly over the ice into each glass.
\n\u2022\tGarnish with the thinly-sliced apples and serve.<\/p>\n

Apple Butter Bourbon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n\u2022\t2 oz bourbon
\n\u2022\t3 tbsp apple butter
\n\u2022\t6oz chilled ginger ale or ginger beer
\n\u2022\tPinch of cinnamon
\n\u2022\tFresh figs
\n\u2022\tOrange wedges
\n\u2022\t\u00bd tsp cinnamon
\n\u2022\t1 tbsp sugar
\n\u2022\tIce<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tOn a shallow plate, use a fork to combine the cinnamon and sugar.
\n\u2022\tUse the orange wedges to rim the glasses in which you\u2019ll be serving your cocktails.
\n\u2022\tDip the rimmed glasses in the sugar mixture to coat.
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail shaker<\/a> with ice.
\n\u2022\tAdd bourbon, apple butter, and pinch of cinnamon.
\n\u2022\tSeal and shake to combine well for at least 30 seconds.
\n\u2022\tStrain the drink into a cocktail glass and top the rest of the way with the chilled ginger ale or ginger beer.
\n\u2022\tGarnish with figs in each drink.
\n\u2022\tServe immediately.<\/p>\n

Ginger Bourbon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n\u2022\t\u00bc cup water
\n\u2022\t\u00bc cup honey
\n\u2022\t1 one-inch piece of peeled and sliced ginger root, fresh
\n\u2022\t2 oz bourbon
\n\u2022\tJuice of \u00bd a lemon
\n\u2022\t2 oz pear juice
\n\u2022\tGinger ale
\n\u2022\tCrystallized ginger
\n\u2022\tPear, thinly sliced<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tTo begin with, you will need to make a simple syrup ahead of time.
\n\u2022\tAdd water, honey, and ginger root slices to a small saucepan and heat over medium until simmering.
\n\u2022\tStir to combine well until the honey dissolves.
\n\u2022\tRemove from heat when honey has dissolved and let stand for at least 20 minutes.
\n\u2022\tStrain the syrup into a storage container such as a mason jar. Do not use the ginger slices.
\n\u2022\tRefrigerate overnight or until ready to make your cocktail.
\n\u2022\tIn a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, pear juice, and 1 ounce of the simple syrup you have just made.
\n\u2022\tFill the shaker the rest of the way with ice.
\n\u2022\tSeal the shaker and shake well to chill all ingredients through.
\n\u2022\tFill a glass with ice and strain the drink over the ice into the glass.
\n\u2022\tTop with enough ginger ale to fill the glass the rest of the way.
\n\u2022\tGarnish with crystallized ginger and thinly sliced pear, optionally on skewers.
\n\u2022\tServe immediately before the ice has a chance to melt.<\/p>\n

Cinnamon Whiskey Sour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n\u2022\t2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
\n\u2022\t1.5oz bourbon
\n\u2022\t4 tsp maple syrup
\n\u2022\tPinch of ground cinnamon
\n\u2022\tIce<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tIn a cocktail shaker, add enough ice to fill about 2\/3 of the shaker.
\n\u2022\tAdd the lemon juice, bourbon, maple syrup, and cinnamon to the shaker on top of the ice.
\n\u2022\tSeal the shaker and shake well to combine, for about 20 seconds.
\n\u2022\tFill a cocktail glass<\/a> with fresh ice.
\n\u2022\tStrain the drink out of the shaker over the fresh ice in the cocktail glass.
\n\u2022\tServe immediately before the ice has a chance to start melting.<\/p>\n

Fall Manhattan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n\u2022\t\u00bc oz sweet vermouth<\/a>
\n\u2022\t2 oz bourbon
\n\u2022\t2 dashes of bitters
\n\u2022\t1 tbsp maple syrup
\n\u2022\t1 maraschino cherry<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tBefore you begin, place a cocktail glass in the freezer to chill slightly while you prepare the drink.
\n\u2022\tAdd vermouth, bourbon, bitters, and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
\n\u2022\tFill the shaker the rest of the way with ice.
\n\u2022\tSeal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds to combine well.
\n\u2022\tStrain the drink into the chilled cocktail glass. There is no need to put ice in the glass for this type of drink.
\n\u2022\tAdd the maraschino cherry for a simple garnish and serve right away.<\/p>\n

Maple Old Fashioned<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>
\n\u2022\t\u00bd oz pure, real maple syrup
\n\u2022\t\u00bc oz lemon juice, fresh
\n\u2022\t\u00bd oz orange juice
\n\u2022\t\u00bd of an orange wheel
\n\u2022\t4 dashes of bitters
\n\u2022\t2 oz bourbon
\n\u2022\t1.5oz chilled seltzer water
\n\u2022\tIce<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tAdd maple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, and bitters to a rocks glass and stir to combine well.
\n\u2022\tAdd the half of an orange wheel and muddle slightly to release some of the orange flavor.
\n\u2022\tAdd the bourbon and stir to combine, but don\u2019t over-stir.
\n\u2022\tAdd ice to fill the glass the rest of the way.
\n\u2022\tTop off with the seltzer water. Do not stir. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n

As you can see, there\u2019s a lot you can do with bourbon in terms of fall cocktails. These recipes tend to have bold flavors and hearty ingredients that hold up well to the darker taste of bourbon, so they\u2019re perfect for this season. When you\u2019re looking for something to serve at your next fall party, don\u2019t be afraid to break out one of the recipes listed above. You may just discover something new you and your guests will love!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to play around with flavors a little bit, too. These recipes often rely on cinnamon and maple to give them fall tastes, but you can change this up a little as well. For example, you might prefer nutmeg or pumpkin spice to cinnamon, so give yourself a chance to experiment a little with ingredients and see what you can create yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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