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Maple Apple Bourbon Fizz

Crisp apple and warm maple syrup with bourbon, lemon and a refreshing fizz.

Maple Apple Bourbon Fizz, photographed by Bobbie
The original food picture from Bobbie's recipe card.
Makes 1 drink (or a pitcher for 8) 5 minutes to mix with prepared syrup; syrup requires 10–15 minutes simmering plus coolingBuy ingredients on Amazon Make a shopping list for this
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Contains alcohol — adults only. Card heading states 5 minutes total and 0 minutes cook (just mix), apart from the syrup preparation. Pitcher: mix in a large pitcher with ice, add sparkle just before serving and garnish with apple slices, rosemary and cinnamon sticks. Tips: fresh crisp apples give best flavor; homemade syrup makes a richer drink; cool syrup completely; steep up to 30 minutes for stronger spice; a large ice cube avoids fast dilution; cinnamon sugar makes a festive rim; use sparkling water for a lighter version. Variations: nutmeg or ginger; apple cider plus a splash of maple syrup instead of apple maple syrup; prosecco and orange bitters; caramel drizzle inside the glass. Mocktail: omit bourbon and use sparkling apple cider. Syrup keeps airtight refrigerated up to 2 weeks; cocktail without sparkle can be refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead. Pair with charcuterie, roast turkey/chicken, herb stuffing, Brie with honey, candied pecans, pumpkin appetizers, butternut squash or apple pie.

Ingredients

Apple maple syrup (about 1 cup, enough for 8 drinks)

  • 1 cup fresh apple cider (240 ml)
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup (120 ml)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 orange peel strip
  • 1 lemon peel strip

Cocktail (1 drink)

  • 2 oz bourbon (60 ml)
  • 1 oz apple maple syrup (30 ml)
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 2 oz sparkling water or prosecco (60 ml)
  • Ice

Garnish

  • Apple slice
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Fresh rosemary sprig
  • Star anise (optional)
  • Cinnamon sugar rim (optional)

Pitcher (8 servings)

  • 16 oz bourbon (480 ml)
  • 8 oz apple maple syrup (240 ml)
  • 4 oz fresh lemon juice (120 ml)
  • 16 oz sparkling water or prosecco (480 ml)

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Method

  1. 1

    Make the apple maple syrup: in a small saucepan, combine apple cider, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peel and lemon peel. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. Remove from heat, let cool and strain into a jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

  2. 2

    Prepare the glass (optional): rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip into cinnamon sugar. Fill the glass with ice.

  3. 3

    Make the cocktail: in a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, apple maple syrup and fresh lemon juice. Shake well for 10–15 seconds.

  4. 4

    Assemble: strain into the prepared glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water or prosecco and gently stir.

  5. 5

    Garnish and enjoy: add an apple slice, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig and star anise.

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From Bobbie's “Bobbie's Recipe Card 98”. Written up by Bobbie's Kitchen · Updated 26 October 2026