Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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By: Becky Hardin

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This Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail is the perfect way to ring in the fall season! Cozy up and celebrate apple season with the most delicious apple co*cktail. This creative recipe puts a festive spin on an old favorite, creating a drink that no one can resist!

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Apple Butter Old Fashioned

This Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail is the perfect way to welcome the fall season. Update a classic co*cktail with a delicious apple flavor!

I never get tired of fall flavors, and apple is one of my favorites. Nothing says autumn like crisp apples, and it’s even better when mixed with cinnamon. I’ve made apple dumplings, fried apples, and apple crisp, but now it’s time to get into the spirit of the season with a delicious apple co*cktail recipe!

Homemade apple butter is one of my absolute favorite things EVER. It gives me such a cozy feeling, and it’s just so delicious. So of course I needed to create a recipe that would incorporate apple butter into a co*cktail…because why not? I combined it with a classic and came up with this Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail! I used bourbon, bitters, apple cider, club soda, and (obviously) apple butter to create this amazing fall drink.

Cozy up and make this apple old fashioned recipe to celebrate the crisp, fresh air of autumn. It’s perfect for simple evenings, and even more perfect for holiday parties and get togethers. Trust me, everyone will LOVE this creative co*cktail!

This Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail is the perfect autumn drink. Sip on this apple co*cktail that puts a new spin on an old (fashioned) favorite!

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Old Fashioned co*cktail with a Fall Twist

When a co*cktail becomes a classic, there’s a reason; it means it’s simple and it’s delicious! But just because you already have the best, doesn’t mean you can’t get creative and come up with something new. I’m always looking for new fall co*cktail recipes, and I think I’ve really done it with this one. An old fashioned co*cktail made with apple butter!

Some of my personal favorite co*cktails in the past have been infused with apples:

  • Apple Pie Sangria
  • Apple Cider Mimosas
  • Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks
  • Apple Pie Vodka
  • Apple Pie Moscow Mule
  • Caramel Apple Hot Toddy co*cktail

But I can never seem to have enough apple co*cktails, so I won’t be stopping there. Add this Apple Butter Old Fashioned recipe to the list!

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What’s in an Old Fashioned Apple co*cktail?

A traditional Old Fashioned co*cktail is made by muddling sugar and bitters, mixing it with (bourbon) whiskey, and then adding citrus rind. To make this apple-infused fall version of the classic co*cktail, we are making a few changes. We are adding in apple cider and apple butter, plus finishing it off with a garnish of cinnamon to give it the final fall kick it needs.

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How to Make an Old Fashioned with Apple Butter

This Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail recipe is simple.

  1. For the rim, just use sugar to coat.
  2. For the drink, combine apple butter, apple cider, bourbon, and bitters in a co*cktail shaker. Then pour over ice and top with club soda.
  3. For serving, garnish with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

It looks beautiful and it tastes like fall! You can’t go wrong with an apple co*cktail this season. I’m in love with this Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail and I can’t wait for you to try it!

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I can’t wait to celebrate fall with this Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail! It’s the perfect cozy weather drink to sip on throughout the season, and it’s so fun for a holiday drink. Add this tasty apple co*cktail to your to do list!

See the recipe card below for details on how to make an Apple Butter Old Fashioned. Enjoy!

If you like this apple old fashioned recipe, try these other favorite co*cktail recipes:

  • Classic Margarita Recipe
  • Sweet Tea Sangria
  • Whiskey Sour
  • White Russian Recipe
  • Homemade Eggnog Recipe
  • Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
  • Blackberry Paloma

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Recipe

Apple Butter Old Fashioned

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Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

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This Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail is the perfect way to ring in the fall season! Cozy up and celebrate apple season with the most delicious apple co*cktail. This creative recipe puts a festive spin on an old favorite, creating a drink that no one can resist!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons apple butter store-bought or homemade
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters or orange bitters
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • 2 ounces good quality bourbon
  • ounces club soda
  • Coarse sugar optional, for rim
  • Apple slices and cinnamon stick optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place apple butter, bitters, apple cider, and bourbon in a co*cktail shaker. Shake vigorously to combine.

    2 tablespoons apple butter, 2 dashes aromatic bitters, ¼ cup apple cider, 2 ounces good quality bourbon

  • Rim your glass with sugar and fill with ice.

    Coarse sugar

  • Pour apple butter mixture over ice and top with club soda.

    1½ ounces club soda

  • Serve garnished with apple slices and cinnamon stick.

    Apple slices and cinnamon stick

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Becky’s tips

I originally published this Apple Butter Old Fashioned for Feast Magazine. Enjoy!

  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1drink Calories: 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) Protein: 0.1g Fat: 0.1g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 8mg Potassium: 46mg (1%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 9g (10%) Vitamin A: 4IU Vitamin C: 0.4mg Calcium: 6mg (1%) Iron: 0.1mg (1%)

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Apple Butter Old Fashioned co*cktail Recipe - The Cookie Rookie®? ›

The Old Fashioned Recipe: The Original co*cktail. The co*cktail that started it all, this humble medley is composed of four ingredients – whisky, bitters, sugar and water. Traditionally, these four complimenting flavours are mixed straight in the glass (appropriately named an Old Fashioned glass) and served on the rocks.

How was the original Old Fashioned made? ›

The Original 1806 Old-Fashioned Recipe
  • 2 oz bourbon.
  • ½ teaspoon sugar.
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
  • 1 teaspoon water.
  • Garnish: orange peel.
May 10, 2022

What co*cktail is made with whiskey bitters water and sugar? ›

The Old Fashioned Recipe: The Original co*cktail. The co*cktail that started it all, this humble medley is composed of four ingredients – whisky, bitters, sugar and water. Traditionally, these four complimenting flavours are mixed straight in the glass (appropriately named an Old Fashioned glass) and served on the rocks.

What kind of bitters are used in Old Fashioned? ›

Bitters: Angostura bitters are most commonly used in this co*cktail. I generally add about 3 to 4 shakes, but feel free to add as many as you prefer.

What was the first co*cktail ever made? ›

What was the first ever co*cktail? Accounts differ, but most experts agree that the first co*cktail was the Sazerac, a blend of whisky, absinthe, bitters and sugar. Created in New Orleans in the mid-1800s, this is one of the first co*cktails recognisable by name and remains a favourite to this day.

What is the difference between Old Fashioned and Old Fashioned? ›

The term you are looking for is 'old-fashioned'. The hyphen is needed because 'old' and 'fashioned' go together to make a single word meaning 'of days gone by'. 'Old fashioned' could be used if you want to describe something that was 'fashioned' (made) and is now old.

How much alcohol is in an Old Fashioned? ›

37% ABV | 74 PROOF

Widely recognized as the first co*cktail, the old fashioned is a go-to co*cktail for bourbon lovers.

What is the best whiskey for an Old Fashioned? ›

What is the best bourbon for making an Old Fashioned? If you're looking to make a delicious Old Fashioned co*cktail, some top choices for bourbon are the Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity, and Larceny Straight Bourbon.

What's the difference between a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned? ›

Both co*cktails call for whisky and Angostura bitters, but the defining factor lies in their sweetening agents. The Old Fashioned opts for straightforward sugar or syrup, helping to soften the whisky. In contrast the Manhattan favours a sweet vermouth – adding fruity and caramel flavours into the mix.

What is the best sugar cube for an Old Fashioned? ›

A teaspoon of sugar in an Old Fashioned co*cktail has 16 calories. Angostura Aromatic Bitters, on the other hand, contain 44.7% alcohol by volume. One serving (2g) of Angostura Aromatic Bitters contains 12 calories. The best sugar cube to use is brown demerara sugar cubes.

How many drops of bitters are in an Old Fashioned? ›

With bitters, a little bit goes a long way. Two or three drops will add much depth to your Old Fashioned.

Can you skip bitters in Old Fashioned? ›

If you prefer to be more heavy-handed on the bitters, I won't get mad at you). Try making an Old Fashioned without bitters though, and you just have a glass of whiskey with some sugar in it (who wants that?) It's a small ingredient in terms of proportion but bitters essentially make an Old Fashioned, an Old Fashioned.

Can you have an Old Fashioned without bitters? ›

For starters, this Maple Old Fashioned recipe veers from the traditional in that it doesn't call for bitters, a prominent ingredient in the classic Old Fashioned bourbon co*cktail. What it lacks in bitters it more than makes up for with the addition of maple syrup. We like to think of it as fall in a glass!

What co*cktail was invented by a woman? ›

A consummate host, Coleman served notable patrons like Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, Mark Twain and comic actor Charles Hawley, for whom she created the now-classic Hanky Panky co*cktail.

What is America's oldest co*cktail? ›

The famed Sazerac Coffee House was founded in New Orleans in 1850 and soon became known as the home of “America's First co*cktail,” the Sazerac. Using rye whiskey (in place of French brandy), a dash of Peychaud's Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually became the official co*cktail of New Orleans was created.

What co*cktail did New Orleans invent? ›

In 2008, the state of Louisiana passed legislation that made the Sazerac co*cktail the official co*cktail of New Orleans. It’s a fitting tribute to the drink that arguably started the co*cktail movement throughout the United States.

What is a classic Old Fashioned made of? ›

In a mixing glass, stir together two ounces of bourbon, whiskey or rye, rich simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube, and garnish with an orange peel and/or a maraschino cherry, if desired.

Who made the first Old Fashioned? ›

The recipe was said to have been invented by a bartender at that club in honor of Colonel James E. Pepper, a prominent bourbon distiller, who brought it to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel bar in New York City.

Was the original Old Fashioned made with gin? ›

Although stories vary on whether the first Old Fashioned co*cktail was in fact made with Holland Gin (as described in the 1862 book by the American bartender Jeremiah Thomas, Jerry Thomas' Bartenders Guide: How To Mix Drinks), the classic Old Fashioned as we know it is safely anchored in the whisky harbour.

Did the original Old Fashioned have a cherry? ›

There is no cherry in an Old Fashioned. You do not mash up fruit of any kind in an Old Fashioned.

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