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Bourbon Cider Punch

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The forecast temperature for South Florida on Christmas Day is 84?.  I mention this because while the rest of the country is warming up with warm mulled wine and hot buttered rum, we take a decidedly cooler approach to winter cocktails here.  Bourbon Cider Punch, a crisp nod to the ever so subtle change in seasons.

 

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It’s festive!  Made with tart-crisp apple-cider!  It’s sort of chef-y!  Instead of a plain simple syrup, I used that honey and thyme infused one!  It’s fizzy to tickle your nose with a splash of club soda!  And it’s got a healthy dose of bourbon.  You’re welcome.  😉

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The instructions for this happy libation are as follows:  Mix.  Drink.  Repeat as needed.  It is the holidays after all and we deserve a moment or two of downtime after the shopping, wrapping, cooking and merry making.  I’ll take mine curled up on the patio sofa, watching the Christmas lights with the fans blowing a cool breeze.  You’re welcome to join me.  Happy Holidays!   

 

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Bourbon Cider Punch

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, bourbon, brunch cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 292kcal
Apple cider is one of my favorite fall drinks -- mix it with bourbon and it's a tart, smoky, adult treat!
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Ingredients

For each drink

  • 4 ounces apple cider or more to taste
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons thyme simple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • splash of club soda

garnish

  • apple slice
  • lemon slice
  • thyme sprig

Instructions

  • Fill a glass with ice. Add the simple syrup, bourbon and apple cider, stir to combine and add the lemon juice and club soda. Garnish with a sprig of lemon and thin slices of lemon and apple. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 114mg | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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  1. Mary says

    October 25, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    Tart, smoky, adult drinks are my weakness! This drink sounds fabulous!

    Reply
  2. Valentina says

    October 25, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    Well this looks (& I’m sure tastes) like fun for your warm weather holiday season. Or anytime! Beautiful, too.

    Reply
  3. Patty @ Spoonabilities says

    October 25, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    What a delicious cocktail! It would be perfect as the signature cocktail for a holiday party!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      October 25, 2017 at 7:43 PM

      Great idea!

      Reply
  4. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

    October 25, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    Ahhh… this is right up my alley!! I miss the warm climate – although it’s nice when xmas comes with a little chill and snow. Cheers!

    Reply
  5. Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says

    October 25, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    What a great cocktail! Sounds great for fall!

    Reply
  6. Pamela G. says

    May 4, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    This looks like a cocktail that might work will as a punch instead of making each one individually. When converting a drink like this to an amount to fill a punch bowl, what’s the best way to go about it?

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    • Lisa says

      May 4, 2017 at 6:05 PM

      Multiply. LOL!

      1 gallon apple cider
      32 ounces of bourbon (that’s a fifth of bourbon + ~1 cup)
      2 cups thyme simple syrup (one recipe)
      1 cup + 2 tablespoons lemon juice

      I would chill these components together and chill a quart of club soda, separately. Then just before serving, add a quart of club soda to the punch. Float lemon and apple slices on top of the punch! Let me know how it turns out for you! This should serve 16-20.

      Reply
  7. Marla says

    December 29, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    This cocktail looks delicious!

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    • Lisa says

      December 30, 2015 at 7:22 PM

      It is refreshingly different!

      Reply
  8. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Mix, drink, repeat is just what I need today. This punch looks divine and even though it is a whole lot cooler up here in the Rocky Mountains than in South Florida I am all for it! Happy Holidays! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 24, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      Happy Holidays to you too! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Chris says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    That sounds great!

    Reply

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