Newton's Law (Apple Butter and Bourbon Cocktail)

• servings: 1 item

Ingredients

1 tsp. dark brown sugar

1 tsp. hot water

1½ oz. bourbon

½ oz. fresh lemon juice

2 tsp. apple butter (storebought or homemade)

Garnish: orange twist and freshly grated or ground cinnamon

Directions

Stir together 1 tsp. dark brown sugar and 1 tsp. hot water in a cocktail shaker to dissolve. Let cool, then add 1½ oz. bourbon, ½ oz. fresh lemon juice, and 2 tsp. apple butter and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with orange twist and freshly grated or ground cinnamon.