Creating the Ultimate Apple Cider felt like a real challenge for me. There’s so many ways to elevate this cocktail, but I ended up sticking to my guts for this creation which felt just right. Georgian Bay Canadian Whisky came in handy for this beautiful creation that I can’t wait for you to make at home! Let me know if it’s your favourite too by reaching out in my socials!
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Building Your Ultimate Apple Cider
Apple Cider + Whisky coming together is not anything new or exciting. It’s been done. You’ve probably had great ones at Holiday Shows and Festivals (and if you haven’t, you need to step out of the house!). So I wanted to test what would make the ULTIMATE Apple Cider creation. I debated having an accompanying spirit, like a Drambuie or Dry Curacao. All great options, but it wasn’t hitting the mark.
This is when I realized that I had to build the perfect Cider to make it the perfect cocktail. So I infused it with a ton of different spices and citrus to enhance all of the flavours. Because I did this, I was running to make this cocktail again and again. It is hands down my favourite combination of flavours, which you can find the recipe below. My one note I would say is that I LOVE GINGER. There’s a ton of Ginger in this particular mix. If you don’t want the spice to hit you, omit it. But trust me when I say, it’s incredible and worth a sip.
Choosing your Whisky
When I first sipped the Georgian Bay Whisky, I loved all the Maple notes coming from this Canadian gem. Plus, it was perfect for this Cider. It offers a medium-bodied palate, delicate notes of Maple, which lead me to using Maple in my “Apple Cider Mix”. Georgian Bay has been creating quality spirits from Ontario for some time now, and I’m very excited to showcase them here as well.
Substitution Options: Bourbon’s and Rye’s will work wonders here. If you want that extra body and weight, a Single Malt (lower in age) could work wonders as well.
Autumn Flame
I consider this to be the Ultimate Apple Cider. Combining Whisky with a custom Apple Cider blend that will surely win over anyone.
– Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Apple Cider Mix (4 Servings)
- 1.5 oz Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Apple Cider
- 2 Lemons Wheels
- 2 Orange Wheels
- 1 Cinnamon
- 1 heaping tsp Fresh Grated Ginger
Cocktail Mix
- 0.5 oz Georgian Bay Whisky
- 2 oz Apple Cider Mix
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients of Cider Mix in a small saucepan until it reaches a simmer. Let it simmer for 2 minutes before removing from heat.
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Strain.
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Create your cocktail by pouring your whisky in a pre-heated glass, topped with the infused apple cider mix.
