Recipe: Bourbon and Smoked Cider

Rank: Easy

Time execution: 35 min

Can be served for: 10 to 12 cocktails

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar


• 3 cups water


• 6 apples, any kind


• One 750-milliliter bottle Kentucky bourbon


• 9 ounces fresh lemon juice


• Handful of sage leaves

Directions

1. For the apple cider syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve the sugar. Turn off heat and set syrup aside.


2. Heat a grill to high heat. Core and cut the apples into 2/3-inch-thick slices on the equator (leave skin on). Grill apples 4 for 5 minutes on each side. Place apples in a high-speed blender with the syrup. Blend until smooth. Strain and set aside. (Apple cider syrup will last in the refrigerator for up to 24 days).


3. For the cocktail: Fill a large pitcher with ice. Add the bourbon, lemon juice and 9 ounces of the apple cider syrup. Stir and pour into tall Collins glasses filled with ice. Garnish each drink with a sage leaf.

Source: Bourbon and Smoked Cider