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This Apple Cider Bourbon Thyme Smash is the only cocktail you’ll want to enjoy this cozy Fall season. Sweet agave muddled with ground cinnamon and fresh thyme, a splash of bourbon, topped with apple cider, and served over ice with a brown sugar rim. It is the perfect drink to mix up on the weekends, during the holiday’s, or just whenever you want a deliciously Fall cocktail to enjoy on these chilly Fall nights!

apple cider cocktail on silver tray with another glass behind, thyme sprig, red dried flowers, and cinnamon stick around.

About The Recipe

Even though it’s only Tuesday, we thought it would be fun to share a new cocktail recipe!

This was actually inspired by the Fall Harvest Salad I made last month. Sounds a little weird, I know, but when I was developing the vinaigrette for the salad, it just came out tasting so good that I thought it would make a great cocktail!

angled shot of two drinks on silver tray with red dried flowers around, bowl of brown sugar, and a thyme sprig.

close up of apple cider bourbon cocktail with brown sugar rim, cinnamon stick, and thyme sprig in glass with another glass behind on a silver tray.

It took a little bit of tweaking to get the amounts just right, but this might just be the best Fall cocktail we’ve ever made! It’s cinnamon-y without having to infuse anything, sweet, bourbon-y, and full of apple flavor. It’s so cozy and oh so delicious.

Though, my favorite part was actually a last minute idea I had when getting ready to take pictures…rimming the glass with brown sugar!

It adds a sweet, little bit crunchy, and molasses undertone to the drink that just made it irresistible. Everyone in our family LOVED it! It’s kind of the perfect combination of all things Fall and I couldn’t be happier with how it came out.

The perfect cocktail for Fall parties, get-togethers, or even Thanksgiving! It’s surely to be a crowd pleaser.

Reasons You Will Love This Apple Cider Bourbon Thyme Smash

Can easily be made into a delicious mocktail.
A real crowd pleaser!
Uses ground cinnamon in the drink, which means you don’t have to infuse anything.
Pretty mush a no-fuss recipe.
Uses fresh thyme to impart subtle herby flavors.
A gorgeous drink to look at and oh so impressive.

two glasses of apple cider cocktails on tray on a marble surface with flowers and brown sugar around.

Equipment Needed

Ingredients

Ground Cinnamon
Light Agave Nectar
Fresh Thyme
Fresh Apple Cider
Bourbon

apple cider, ground cinnamon, thyme sprigs, bourbon, and agave on marble surface.

How To Make Apple Cider Bourbon Thyme Smash

Step 1: Muddle

In a cocktail shaker or glass, combine cinnamon, agave, and thyme. Use a muddler to combine.

Step 2: Mix

Add cider and bourbon. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3: Serve

Rim serving glass with brown sugar, if desired. Strain cocktail into serving glass. Add ice.

Expert Tips

Make sure to use Apple Cider for this recipe!
Be careful to not over-muddle, as it can make the drink bitter.
For an extra bit of flavor, use a bourbon with cinnamon and/or vanilla undertones.
Don’t skip straining the cocktail through a fine-meshed sieve.

When you make this Apple Cider Bourbon Thyme Smash, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

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