The Harvest Moon

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz apple cider
• 0.5 oz maple syrup
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 2 dashes of cinnamon bitters
• Ice
• Apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cinnamon bitters to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

This cocktail combines the warmth of bourbon with the classic fall flavors of apple and cinnamon, balanced by the sweetness of maple syrup and the brightness of lemon juice. The Harvest Moon is perfect for sipping on cool autumn evenings or serving at fall gatherings.