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Bourbon Apple Cider Smash

Bourbon apple cider smash is a shaken cocktail with fresh sage, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Strained over ice and finished with a thin apple slice, it has a bright, herbaceous balance with cozy cider notes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 224
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sage leaves fresh
  • 0.5 oz maple syrup
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice fresh
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 2 oz apple cider
  • 1 cup ice divided
  • 1 apple slice thin

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 rocks glass

Method
 

  1. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the sage leaves with the maple syrup and lemon juice.
  2. Add the bourbon, apple cider, and 1/2 cup of the ice; cover and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
  3. Fill a rocks glass with the remaining ice and strain the drink into the glass.
  4. Garnish with the apple slice.

Notes

Shake vigorously to chill the drink while keeping the sage flavor fresh. This cocktail is best served immediately; refrigerate any leftovers for up to 1 day, and do not freeze. No dietary swap is needed for this recipe.