Autumn Ember Cocktail

Description: Embrace the warmth and allure of fall evenings with the Autumn Ember Cocktail. This drink marries the crispness of fresh apple cider with the spiced intensity of cinnamon whiskey. A hint of ginger and a whisper of maple syrup round it out for a perfectly balanced seasonal treat. Best enjoyed by a fireside, this cocktail is a true celebration of autumn's flavors. Ingredients: - 2 oz cinnamon whiskey - 3 oz fresh apple cider - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.25 oz maple syrup - 1 oz ginger beer - Cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a shaker with ice and add the cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup. 2. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice. 4. Top off with ginger beer and gently stir. 5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a freshly sliced apple. Glassware: Rocks glass