Cider Maple Old Fashioned

A Cozy Fall Twist on a Classic

When fall arrives in Wisconsin, it brings crisp mornings, colorful leaves, football weekends, bonfires — and plenty of reasons to mix up a great seasonal cocktail.

If you love a classic Old Fashioned but want something with a little more autumn flavor, say hello to the Cider Maple Old Fashioned!

Bourbon meets fresh apple cider, pure maple syrup and bitters for a cocktail that’s smooth, slightly sweet and full of cozy fall flavor. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz apple cider
  • ½ oz pure maple syrup
  • 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice
  • Fresh apple slice, for garnish
  • Cinnamon stick, for garnish

How to Make It

  1. Add the bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup and bitters to a rocks glass filled with ice.
  2. Give everything a good stir until well combined and chilled.
  3. Garnish with a fresh apple slice and cinnamon stick, then sit back and enjoy a little taste of fall!

Why This Cocktail Works So Well

The beauty of this cocktail is its simplicity. Bourbon provides those rich, warming notes you’d expect from an Old Fashioned, while the apple cider brings a crisp seasonal sweetness.

Then comes the maple syrup. Instead of traditional simple syrup or sugar, pure maple syrup adds another layer of rich fall flavor. A few dashes of bitters help balance the sweetness and bring everything together.

Made for Wisconsin Fall Weekends

This is the kind of cocktail that feels right at home on a cool Wisconsin evening.

Mix one up for a Packers watch party, enjoy one around the bonfire, serve them at a Halloween or Thanksgiving gathering, or simply make one when you’re ready to kick back after a long week.

And that apple-and-cinnamon garnish makes it look pretty impressive without requiring bartender-level skills.

Find Your Bourbon at BWP Liquor
The bourbon is the star of this cocktail, and there are plenty of ways to make the recipe your own depending on the bottle you choose. Stop by BWP Liquor in Wisconsin Dells and check out our bourbon selection. Whether you already have a favorite or want to try something new, our team can help you find a bottle for your Cider Maple Old Fashioned.

Then grab some fresh apple cider and pure Wisconsin maple syrup, and you’ve got everything you need to toast to another beautiful fall in Wisconsin.

Cheers to fall!

Please drink responsibly.–