Honey Crisp Apple Old-Fashioned Cocktail
PUBLISHED ON: 10.22.2023
We had an amazing time in Greece and Turkey and as my friend poetically described “re-entry is tough.” Yes, ma’am, indeed. Our journey to Greece and Turkey is an upcoming post. Stay tuned.
Studying for my upcoming wine exam has been my priority and it has taken up a lot of prime real estate in my brain too.
In the meantime, It’s officially Fall. Join me on the patio for a perfect fall weather cocktail. A classic Old-Fashioned with an extra twist of autumn. The apple pie simple syrup is a cinch to make, and the leftover apples are delicious over ice cream.
Honey Crisp Apple Old-Fashioned
Makes one cocktail
Ingredients:
2-ounces bourbon
1/2 ounce apple pie simple syrup* see recipe below
4 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
Orange peel
Garnish: Apple fan, cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg
Directions:
In a mixing glass, add orange peel, bitters, and apple pie simple syrup. Gently press. Add bourbon and ice. Stir for 30 seconds, or until mixing glass is chilled. Strain over a large ice cube and garnish with a apple fan, cinnamon stick, and grated nutmeg,
Apple Pie Simple Syrup
1 honey crisp apple, diced
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
Add all ingredients to a saucepan and stir. Bring to a gentle boil for five minutes, stirring continuously. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and let cool before using.
Happy Fall!
angiesrecipes
Awesome that you had a great vacation in Europe, Velva. The cocktail sounds really nice!
Judee
Ah!! This sounds amazing for the fall! Welcome back and happy to hear you had a wonderful time.
Joumana Accad
Looks great! too bad I don’t drink!
sherry
i really like the sound of that apple pie syrup!
David Scott Allen
This is so much better than a pumpkin spice latte! I have never heard of black walnut bitters — very interesting. And I can’t wait to read about your trip to Greece and Turkey. The photos you have posted have really whet my appetite!
Jena Grignon
Looks perfect for fall! The boys will like this!
Chef Mimi
Ohh, I wish I liked bourbon. The cocktail is beautiful. I’ve now been to Turkey twice, and I can’t wait to see your photos!
anne h
That sounds delicious!
Liz
Such a fun autumnal cocktail!! Looking forward to hearing about your trip—we loved our visit to Greece in May!!
Tandy I Lavender and Lime
ah, another bitters for me to find! I have just bought some orange bitters which I need to use still. And this looks so refreshing 🙂
2pots2cook
Love everything bourbon. Shall stay tuned for your trip impressions, of course!
Ros
I love everything apple pie and that apple pie syrup sounds like heaven! While I know about bitters, orange and even cocoa bitters, I’ve never heard of black walnut bitters. Will definitely be on the look out for it.
Judee
This cocktail looks perfect for the fall and the flavors sound amazing.
Thao @ In Good Flavor
Sounds like a trip you will be thinking about for years. I love all the fall flavors of this drink!
Colette
This sounds DElightful!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
How did I miss this beautiful autumn cocktail? Such a great combination of flavours. I totally love this apple infused syrup, so I may borrow this idea for some of my creations 🙂