Apple Bourbon Autumn Spice

• 4oz Varchas Bourbon (Reserve 102 if you prefer)
• 4oz apple cider
• 5 oz Autumn Spice Simple Syrup*
• 1tsp fresh lemon juice

Fill a large Mason jar or cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, apple cider, syrup, and lemon juice. Stir or shake to combine, then strain the drink evenly between two serving glasses.

Garnish with an apple slice or thyme sprig as desired.

*Making the Syrup

• ½ cup of water
• ½ cup of brown sugar
• ¼ tsp of cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp of coriander
• 1/8 tsp of allspice
• Whisk together ingredients in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a simmer, and continue to simmer for 4-6 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Let syrup cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.