Spiced Orchard Cocktail

The Spiced Orchard Cocktail is a cozy fall drink made with apple cider, bourbon, and amaretto, finished with fresh orange juice, warming spices, and a brûléed orange garnish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or a festive at-home cocktail night.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Course Drinks

Servings

Calories 309.19 kcal

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
Kitchen Torch
Plate
Cocktail Glasses

Ingredients

For the Brûléed Oranges

2 orange slices
1 tsp granulated sugar

For the Spiced Rim

1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

For the Cocktail (Serves 2)

1 1/2 cups fresh apple cider
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 oz bourbon
1 1/2 oz amaretto
4-5 dashes Angostura bitters
ice

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Instructions

Brûlée the oranges: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle sugar on one side of the orange slices and place them sugar-side down in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 1–2 minutes until caramelized. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the rim: Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt on a plate. Moisten the rims of two glasses with apple cider, then dip into the spice mixture. Fill glasses with ice.
Mix the cocktail: In a shaker filled with ice, combine apple cider, orange juice, bourbon, amaretto, and bitters. Shake well.
Serve: Strain evenly into the prepared glasses. Garnish with brûléed orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 309.19kcalCarbohydrates: 40.99gProtein: 0.77gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.12gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 9.92mgPotassium: 335.15mgFiber: 0.95gSugar: 35.59gVitamin A: 155.88IUVitamin C: 39.52mgCalcium: 29.18mgIron: 0.41mg

Keyword Alcohol, Amaretto, Apple, Apple Cider, Appy Hour, Bitters, bourbon, Cocktails, Drinks, Drinks & Apps, Fall Flavors, Fall Series, Food, Friendsgiving, Orange, Orange Juice, Recipe, Recipes, Thanksgiving

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