Fireside Bourbon Chat

This Fireside Bourbon Chat cocktail is a delightful blend of Smooth Ambler Bourbon, amaro, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice. Its warm and cozy flavors make it the perfect drink for a chilly evening by the fire. The combination of bourbon and apple cider with a hint of cinnamon creates a comforting and flavorful cocktail that will surely spark engaging conversations.

Fireside Bourbon Chat

A warm and comforting cocktail featuring bourbon, amaro, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice, perfect for cozy evenings by the fire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Smooth Ambler Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz amaro (Ramazotti Amaro or Meletti Amaro)
  • 1/4 oz John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum
  • 1 1/2 oz apple cider
  • 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup (recipe follows)
  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Orange zest for garnish
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cinnamon sticks, broken into large pieces

Instructions

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, amaro, Velvet Falernum, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled Collins glass.
  4. Garnish with orange zest.