Apple Cinnamon Whiskey Smash

The whiskey smash is a cocktail that’s been around for ages, making it’s comeback over the last few years. This one makes good use of Whistlepig 10 year straight rye whiskey. Aged 10 years in new American Oak with a bourbon barrel finish, this straight rye whiskey takes on flavors of vanilla and caramel with just a touch of mint on the finish. Pairing it with fall flavors like cinnamon and apple make it even tastier.

Ingredients

APPLE CINNAMON WHISKEY SMASH

  • 2 parts whiskey

  • 1 part cinnamon simple syrup

  • 1 part apple cider

  • splash lemon juice

  • 3 slices of apple

  • 6 mint leaves

CINNAMON SIMPLE SYRUP

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 cinnamon sticks

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

APPLE CINNAMON WHISKEY SMASH

  1. In a shaker, smash together apple slices and mint with a muddler. (Adding a cube of ice will help break apart ingredients.)

  2. Add Whistle Pig 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey, cinnamon simple syrup, cider and lemon to shaker. Fill the shaker 3/4 of the way with ice.

  3. Shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds. Strain into a high ball glass with crushed ice.

  4. Garnish with cinnamon stick and mint leaf.

CINNAMON SIMPLE SYRUP

  1. In a small saucepan, stir together sugar, water, cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon.

  2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep with cinnamon sticks 10 minutes.

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