The Ultimate Fall Bourbon Cocktail | Apple Old Fashioned

Fan Wine Cellar
Fan Wine Cellar
Oct 20, 2026  #wine #winetasting #drink

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The Apple Old Fashioned is a rich, seasonal spin on the classic cocktail that swaps plain simple syrup for a concentrated homemade apple cider reduction. It pairs smooth bourbon with warming baking spices, dual bitters, and a bright orange twist for the ultimate autumn drink.

APPLE CIDER REDUCTION
4 Cups Apple Cider (no sugar added)
1 Cinnamon Stick
*Reduce down to ~25% (~1 cup remaining)

APPLE OLD FASHIONED
2 oz | 60ml Bourbon (Buffalo Trace used in video)
½ oz | 15ml Apple Cider Reduction
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
1 Dash Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel-Aged Bitters
Garnish | Expressed Orange Peel & Fanned Apple Slice