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A refreshing spiced apple drink with apple slices and a cinnamon stick, perfect for Thanksgiving Drinks in 20 Minutes.

Thanksgiving Drinks in 20 Minutes (Weeknight Win)

Create a festive and delicious Thanksgiving drink in just 20 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drink
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider
  • 1/2 lemon Juice
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 tbsp Apple butter
  • 2 oz Bourbon
For Garnish
  • 1 Coarse sugar for rim (optional)
  • 1 Ginger beer or ginger kombucha for topping (optional)
  • 1 Thinly sliced apples and cinnamon sticks for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Glass

Method
 

  1. If desired, rim your glass with coarse sugar.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the apple cider, lemon juice, orange bitters, apple butter, and bourbon. Shake to combine.
  3. Strain into your prepared glass filled with ice. If desired, top with ginger beer. Garnish with cinnamon and apples. Enjoy!

Notes

This drink can be made alcohol-free by omitting the bourbon and using ginger kombucha or sparkling apple cider instead of ginger beer.

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