Spiced Apple
Spritz

Layered with sweet and tart flavors, the Spiced Apple Spritz combines Maker’s Mark Classic with apple cider, sparkling wine, and a special blend of spices for a unique demerara syrup. With a splash of fresh lemon juice and apple slice for garnish, this cocktail will be the belle of the fall.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Preparation Time
3-5 minutes
Flavor Profile
Light and Bright
Apple
Spice

Ingredients

  • 1 part

    Maker's Mark® Bourbon
  • 1 part fresh lemon juice
  • ½ part demerara syrup (2:1 sugar to water add a cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg and a few cloves to the pan)
  • 2 parts apple cider
  • Dry sparkling wine
  • Apple slices (to garnish)
Spiced apple spritz cocktail

Preparation  
Instructions

Spiced apple spritz cocktail
  • Step 1
    Mix the ingredients
    Add all ingredients apart from sparkling wine in a shaker.
  • Step 2
    Shake and Strain
    Shake and strain over cubed ice in a chilled glass.
  • Step 3
    Give It A Spritz
    Top with sparkling wine and lightly stir. Garnish with apple slices.
  • *To make demerara syrup: combine 2:1 sugar to water in pan. Add a cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg, and few cloves
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Spiced Apple Spritz 

 

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The fizz is in

When using carbonated beverages in cocktails, don’t over stir your drink. Less stirring will make for more fizz.
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Hurry up & chill

Want to quickly chill your glass? Fill it with ice and water and put it in the freezer. By the time you’ve gathered your ingredients the glass will be chilled.

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