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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails + Smoothies Recipes » Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

    Published: Sep 16, 2021 · Modified: Jul 7, 2022 by Kristen Massad · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

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    Three glasses filled with bourbon, apple cider, simple syrup and sparkling water and garnished with a cinnamon stick and apples slice.

    Getting in the fall spirit with apple cider and bourbon. Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz is made with four ingredients and is going to be a fall favorite to sip on and share with family and friends!

    Three glasses filled with bourbon, apple cider, simple syrup and sparkling water and garnished with a cinnamon stick and apples slice.

    Cooler weather, fall sports and heading into the holiday season are just a few of my favorite things and the only way to make them better is a fun and festive cocktail! September is all about apples and I am having so much fun eating, baking and sipping on all of my favorite including this Apple Cider Aperol Spritz and our family favorite Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake!

    Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz is a super light and refreshing cocktail that is made with spiced apple cider but still really focuses on the bourbon! I am a new lover of bourbon and this cocktail and this Maple Bourbon Sour are my go to fall drinks to enjoy and share with family and friends!

    How To Make Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

    Three glasses filled with bourbon, apple cider, simple syrup and sparkling water and garnished with a cinnamon stick and apples slice.

    Ingredients

    Bourbon- Choose your favorite bourbon for this cocktail!
    Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup-Using three ingredients, this will sweeten your cocktail and add a delicious vanilla flavor. Made with sugar, vanilla and a fresh vanilla bean.
    Lemon Juice- Fresh squeezed lemon juice is the only way to go!
    Apple Cider- Store bought or homemade apple cider will be a perfect fall addition to this fizzy cocktail. I love using Spiced Apple Cider to add more fall flavors.

    Three glasses filled with bourbon, apple cider, simple syrup and sparkling water and garnished with a cinnamon stick and apples slice.

    Directions

    • Fill a cocktail glass with ice and add the bourbon, vanilla bean simple syrup, lemon juice and apple cider and gently stir to combine
    • Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling water 
    • Garnish with apple slices, fresh thyme sprigs and a cinnamon stick
    • Serve Immediately! Enjoy!

    How To Make Fancy Ice Cubes

    A gray ice cube tray filled with water and fresh thyme leaves.

    A fun addition to every cocktail, fancy ice cubes! I love these flexible ice cube trays that are clean and easy to fill and pop out to use. Add your favorite herbs or flowers to make your next cocktail extra fancy. To pair with bourbon and apple cider, just add a sprig fresh thyme to each of the section before freezing and then add to your Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz.

    Three glasses filled with bourbon, apple cider, simple syrup and sparkling water and garnished with a cinnamon stick and apples slice.

    Tips To Making Fun Fall Cocktails

    Simple Syrup
    A great way to sweeten up your cocktail, Simple Syrup is made of granulated sugar and water, simmered together until the sugar is dissolved to create a smooth syrup. Adding different flavors to your syrups will enhance your cocktails and make for super fun creations!

    Fancy Ice Cubes
    Fill your ice cube trays with fresh herbs, flowers or fruit to add a super fancy touch to each cocktail!

    Garnish
    The garnish might be as fun as sipping on the cocktail! I love adding extra touches to make each sip a little more special. Dried apples slices will add a beautiful touch to each glass, paired with a fresh herb sprig and a cinnamon stick for more fall flavor!

    What Makes This a Fizz?

    The addition of sparkling water is the key to the fizz! This will lighten the cocktail and add some bubbles!

    Can I Make This For a Crowd?

    YES!! Grab your favorite punch bowl and double, triple or quadruple the ingredients and you are ready for a party!

    More Apple Recipes You Will Love

    • French Apple Tart
    • Deep Dish Apple Pie
    • Apple Cider Aperol Spritz
    • The Best Buttermilk Apple Spice Muffins
    Three glasses filled with bourbon, apple cider, simple syrup and sparkling water and garnished with a cinnamon stick and apples slice.

    Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

    Getting in the fall spirit with apple cider and bourbon. Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz is made with four ingredients and is going to be a fall favorite to sip on and share with family and friends!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 Person
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Kristen Massad

    Ingredients

    • 2 Ounces Bourbon
    • 1 Ounce Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup Recipe Below
    • ½ Ounce Lemon Juice
    • 4 Ounces Spiced Apple Cider
    • Sparkling Water
    • Ice
    • Sliced Apples, Fresh Thyme Springs and Cinnamon Sticks Garnish

    Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

    • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ Cup Water
    • 1 Vanilla Bean Scraped

    Instructions

    Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

    • In a small saucepan combine the granulated sugar, water and the scraped vanilla beans and pod
    • Bring the syrup to a simmer until the sugar is dissoved
    • Remove the syrup from the heat, remove the vanilla bean pod and allow the syrup to cool completely before using
    • Store the remaining simple syrup in a jar for later use

    Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

    • Fill a cocktail glass with ice and add the bourbon, vanilla bean simple syrup, lemon juice and apple cider and gently stir to combine
    • Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling water
    • Garnish with apple slices, fresh thyme sprigs and a cinnamon stick
    • Serve Immediately! Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1person | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. K says

      September 17, 2021 at 5:53 am

      5 stars
      Perfect fall cocktail!!!

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