Autumn's Bourbon Harvest

Description: Autumn’s Bourbon Harvest captures the essence of fall with its warm, spiced undertones and rich, oaky depth from Maker's Mark Private Select. This cocktail is perfect for sipping as the leaves turn, adding a touch of honeyed sweetness and a hint of orchard freshness. Ingredients: - 2 oz Maker's Mark Private Select - 1 oz apple cider, unfiltered - 1/2 oz ginger liqueur - 1/2 oz cinnamon honey syrup (recipe below) - 1/4 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed - 2 dashes Angostura bitters Cinnamon Honey Syrup: - 1 cup honey - 1 cup water - 3 cinnamon sticks Instructions for Cinnamon Honey Syrup: 1. Combine honey, water, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat. 2. Stir until honey is dissolved and let the mixture gently simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and let it cool, then strain out the cinnamon sticks. Store in the refrigerator. Instructions for the Cocktail: 1. Add Maker's Mark Private Select, apple cider, ginger liqueur, cinnamon honey syrup, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake well until chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish: - Thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick. Glass Type: - Rocks glass This cocktail embodies the warmth and coziness of the autumn months, perfect for savoring around a crackling fire or at a fall gathering with friends.