Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Smash

• servings: 1 serving
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup maple syrup

2 cinnamon sticks

1 inch fresh ginger sliced

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) the spicy cinnamon syrup

1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Bourbon

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon or grapefruit juice

1 tablespoon apple butter

1-2 dashes orange bitters

ginger beer, for topping

Directions

1. To make the Spicy Cinnamon Syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the maple, cinnamon, and ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the cayenne. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.2. In a cocktail shaker, combine 1-2 tablespoons of the cinnamon syrup, bourbon, lemon/grapefruit juice, apple butter, and orange bitters. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass. Top off with ginger beer. Garnish with apple slices, pomegranate arils, and cinnamon sticks. If desired light the cinnamon stick on fire for a smoky effect.3. To Make a Mocktail: omit the bourbon and use 1/4 cup apple cider with 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Nutrition

• Calories: 476 kcal