Fireside Spice Delight

This Fireside Spice Delight cocktail is a warm and comforting drink, perfect for sipping by the fire on a chilly evening. The combination of bourbon, amaro, apple cider, and cinnamon syrup creates a cozy and inviting flavor profile, enhanced by the citrusy kick of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Garnished with a hint of orange zest, this cocktail is a delightful blend of spicy, sweet, and tangy notes.

Fireside Spice Delight

A warm and inviting cocktail that combines bourbon, amaro, apple cider, and cinnamon syrup, with a touch of citrus, for a cozy fireside sipper.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Smooth Ambler Bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce amaro (Ramazotti Amaro or Meletti Amaro)
  • 1/4 ounce John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum
  • 1 1/2 ounces apple cider
  • 1/2 ounce Cinnamon Syrup
  • 3/4 ounce 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 freshly squeezed 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 a twist of orange zest.
  5. For the Cinnamon Syrup, bring the granulated sugar, water, and broken cinnamon sticks to a boil over medium heat.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved, stirring frequently.
  7. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
  8. Discard the cinnamon sticks, strain the syrup into a clean glass jar, and cover.
  9. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.