Autumn in New England: A Bourbon Fueled Toast to Fall

Apple, Maple, Bourbon Perfection

Fall is here, and that means it’s time for proper drinking weather. Not the funny “haha” of summertime, nor the depressing “God, I’m so cold” of February, but the real, crisp, fantastic drinking season of flannel, football, and whiskey by an open fire. Autumn in New England is just such a drink, capturing the cozy warmth of fall with bourbon, maple syrup and sage. Brought to us by America’s Test Kitchen, this drink is nothing short of Thanksgiving in a glass.

The Recipe

Autumn in New England: A Perfect Fall Cocktail

The key to this cocktail is bourbon (rye works too), with its smoky undertones, and a dash of maple syrup to bring out a fall-inspired sweetness. Adding a bit of sage might seem unusual, but it truly evokes the flavors of Thanksgiving. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for apple picking, hiking through fallen leaves, or boozing around the fire pit.

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Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Cider, Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Sage

Equipment

• Cocktail Jigger
• Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

  

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• 2 oz – Bourbon
• 1 oz – apple cider
• ¼ oz – maple syrup
• 4 Fresh sage leaves
• Do NOT put in apple cider vinegar (you've been warned)

Instructions

 

• Muddle the sage and Maple Syrup into a glass.
• Add the bourbon and apple cider.
• Pour the mixture into an iced shaker.
• Shake until frost covers your shaker.
• Strain over an ice filled old-fashioned glass.
• Garnish with a sprig of sage.
• Enjoy

Notes

Friendly note: The OG recipe calls for adding Apple Cider Vinegar. DO NOT do this. Ew… But if you’re a sadist, and you truly must be authentic, then the traditional recipe calls for 1/4 oz of ACV to be added into the mix. Cringe

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 220kcal

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What’s Inside?

The key to this cocktail is bourbon (rye works too), with its smoky undertones, and a dash of maple syrup to bring out a fall-inspired sweetness. Adding a bit of sage might seem unusual, but it truly evokes the flavors of Thanksgiving. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for apple picking, hiking, or relaxing around the fire pit.

What’s America’s Test Kitchen?

America’s Test Kitchen is a culinary company known for its rigorously tested recipes and cooking techniques. Founded in the late 1990s by Christopher Kimball, it has grown into a respected resource for eating and drinking knuckle-heads like us. While we love their recipes, in this case they seem like they’re trying a little too hard. No one should add vinegar to bourbon. Ever.

Trust us, we tried it.

Tried America’s Test Kitchen’s Autumn in New England? Let us know how you liked it! Happy Fall!