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a big pitcher of bourbon apple cider with two glasses of the cocktail in front
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Big Batch Bourbon Apple Cider Smash

Crafted with simple ingredients, this big batch of Bourbon Apple Cider Smash is the drink to beat for the fall season! Smooth bourbon, fresh apple cider, and bright lemon juice meld together to create a classic cocktail full of fall flavors. Whip up a big batch as your signature Thanksgiving cocktail and everyone will fall in love!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword bourbon apple cider, fall bourbon smash, fall old fashioned, hard apple cider
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 -8 cocktails
Calories 14kcal
Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

  • 16 oz bourbon
  • 16 oz good quality apple cider
  • 4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 4 oz maple syrup
  • 1–2 bottles Ginger Beer Optional for topping
  • Slices of apple, orange peels, star anise, and cinnamon sticks For garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a pitcher halfway with ice. Add bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup and stir together until combined
  • Garnish with thin slices of apple, orange peels, star anise and cinnamon sticks.
  • Optional: Top pitcher off with 1-2 bottles of ginger beer and stir together.

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.02mg