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Cider-Bourbon Cocktails

By Martha Stewart

Published on November 22, 2024

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Makes 10 to 12 drinks

Cider-Bourbon Cocktails

Ingredients

Rim

turbinado sugar 2 ounces (¼ cup) lemon juice

Cocktails

36 ounces (4½ cups) apple cider 12 ounces (1½ cups) bourbon 4 ounces (½ cup) fresh lemon juice, from about 3 lemons
Apple slices

Instructions

    for the rim

  1. Spread turbinado sugar on a small plate. Pour lemon juice in a small bowl. Dip the rims of old-fashioned glasses first into the lemon juice and then into the sugar to create sugared rims. 
  2. for the cocktails

  3. Into a large pitcher, add apple cider, bourbon, and fresh lemon juice. Stir together to combine. To prepare the drinks, pour the cocktail mix over an ice sphere in each glass and garnish with an apple slice.
Cider-Bourbon Cocktails

Cider-Bourbon Cocktails

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Yield

Makes 10 to 12 drinks

Ingredients

Rim

turbinado sugar
2 ounces (¼ cup) lemon juice

Cocktails

36 ounces (4½ cups) apple cider
12 ounces (1½ cups) bourbon
4 ounces (½ cup) fresh lemon juice, from about 3 lemons
Apple slices

Ingredients

Rim

turbinado sugar
2 ounces (¼ cup) lemon juice

Cocktails

36 ounces (4½ cups) apple cider
12 ounces (1½ cups) bourbon
4 ounces (½ cup) fresh lemon juice, from about 3 lemons
Apple slices

Ingredients

Rim

turbinado sugar
2 ounces (¼ cup) lemon juice

Cocktails

36 ounces (4½ cups) apple cider
12 ounces (1½ cups) bourbon
4 ounces (½ cup) fresh lemon juice, from about 3 lemons
Apple slices

Why This Recipe Works

This cocktail strikes a perfect balance between rich, smooth bourbon, refreshing apple cider, and tart lemon juice. The sugar-coated rim elevates the drink by adding an extra layer of sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the drink's tangy-rich notes. It’s easy to make, yet feels elevated enough for any fall gathering. With a hint of seasonal flair and an inviting presentation, this big-batch cocktail will be a crowd-pleaser at any occasion. This recipe and more can be found in Martha: The Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes, with Lessons and Stories from My Kitchen.

Instructions

    for the rim

  1. Spread turbinado sugar on a small plate. Pour lemon juice in a small bowl. Dip the rims of old-fashioned glasses first into the lemon juice and then into the sugar to create sugared rims. 
  2. for the cocktails

  3. Into a large pitcher, add apple cider, bourbon, and fresh lemon juice. Stir together to combine. To prepare the drinks, pour the cocktail mix over an ice sphere in each glass and garnish with an apple slice.

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