This cozy winter cocktail is certain to warm you up by the fire! It’s full of bourbon, smokey cinnamon, and it’s refreshingly crisp and slightly sweet. Enjoy with a friend or two!

Smokey Bourbon Apple Cider Recipe
1/2 cup apple cider
2 oz bourbon (I used Redemption)
3 dashes orange bitters
1 tablespoon cinnamon simple syrup (see below)
Apple slices & cinnamon sticks for garnish

Cinnamon Simple Syrup
(makes 8 drinks)
1/4 cup agave
1/4 cup water
2 cinnamon sticks

Step 1
Prepare the cinnamon simple syrup by bringing agave, water and cinnamon sticks to a simmer in a sauce pan. Once simmering, turn off and let cool to room temperature.

Step 2
Fill a shaker with ice. Add apple cider, bourbon, orange bitters and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.

Step 3 
Run a lighter or a match under the cinnamon stick to burn it and garnish with the burnt cinnamon stick and fresh apple slices.