Ingredients:
For the Brown Sugar Rim
¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Cocktail
4 oz Apple Cider
2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
To Garnish: Cinnamon Sticks or Apple Slices optional
Instructions:
Prepare the Glass
In a shallow bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir well. Then, rub a lemon wedge along half of the rim of a glass. Place the rim into the sugar mixture and twist. Set the prepared glass aside. See note.
Make the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine apple cider, bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, and bitters. Add a few large ice cubes, place the lid onto the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
Place a few large ice cubes into the prepared glass, then strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or thinly sliced apple and serve!
