The BEST Apple Old Fashioned. An Easy Bourbon Cocktail

Visit Tailor Store at https://www.tailorstore.com/anders and get 20% OFF your order! Today we’re making an Apple Old Fashioned! This is a cozy fall twist on the classic. There’s no way I’m the first to make one, but this recipe is my own. Following the traditional Old Fashioned template of spirit, sugar, and bitters, the sweetener here is an apple cider reduction. It’s simple to make and adds deep, caramelized apple flavor without any refined sugar. I’m using a toasty bourbon and two bitters for depth, but this one invites experimentation. Rum, cognac, or applejack all work beautifully. If you love fall flavors, this one’s a must-try. Cheers! Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 https://houseofbitterbear.com Don’t forget the merch! 👉 https://exlsv.com/collections/anders-erickson Grab your grenadine & falernum 👉 https://beveragemixers.com/collections/anders-erickson-holiday-collection?sca_ref=6375283.i1mAKIWjO7 Sign up for the newsletter: https://anderserickson.com Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨 ——— TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 Apple Cider Reduction: 0:27 Tailor Store: 1:58 The Booze: 3:32 The Recipe: 4:38 Sips & Sign Off: 6:38 ——— THE APPLE OLD FASHIONED RECIPE 4:50 2 oz (60 ml) Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon 1/2 oz (15 ml) apple cider syrup* 1 dash Angostura Bitters 1 dash Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters Expressed orange oil & apple slices for garnish *Apple Cider Syrup: Bring 4 cups unfiltered apple juice (cider) to a boil with 1 cinnamon stick. Carefully reduce to 25% (about 1 cup), 60–90 minutes. Remove cinnamon, add a pinch of salt, strain, and store chilled. ——— THE TOOLS To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/45nvvvq My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK Fine mesh strainer: https://amzn.to/4akT1dn Nut milk bag: https://amzn.to/3Le4rrj My mini carafe: https://amzn.to/3iezKkZ Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: http://shrsl.com/49kuq Anders Erickson cork coasters: https://rebrand.ly/8u5cg1o (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🙏 Special thanks to our top-tier patrons: Adam Greetis Brandon Carey Randy Calegari Matthew Crowley Kevin Dzomery Derek Patstone Rick Turoczy Joshua Penley Sheri Muilenburg Connie & Rob Chapin Chris Roberts Howard Pollack Bruce Stark Brian Gordon David Byrne Randall Randall Nick D Pilaitis Jonathan Shaffer Melanie Sumner Brian R David Pruett Brody Matthew White Brian Sciarratta KC JONES Scott Goode Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderserickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails Send stuff to: Anders Erickson PO Box 248 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Apple Cider Reduction 01:58 Tailor Store 03:32 The Booze 04:38 The Recipe 06:38 Sips & Sign Off