Fall from the Tree Cocktail

1 1/2 ounces Bourbon

1 ounce fresh apple juice

1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup*

1/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 dash orange bitters

Garnish: apple slice

Add the bourbon, apple juice, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice and bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.

Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish with an apple slice.

*Cinnamon syrup: Add 1/2 ounce cinnamon bark, 2 cups turbinado sugar and 2 cups water into a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cover the saucepan and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for at least 24 hours. Strain into a container. The syrup will keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 2 weeks.

GF V veg DF

Yield: 1 servings