Autumn Ember

Description: This cocktail captures the essence of a cozy autumn evening with its warming combination of whiskey, spiced hot honey, and a hint of citrus. It's a perfect blend of sweet and spicy to evoke the comforting feelings of fall. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon whiskey - 0.75 oz spiced hot honey syrup (recipe below) - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 1 oz apple cider - Dash of Angostura bitters - Garnish: Cinnamon stick and a thin slice of apple Spiced Hot Honey Syrup: - 1/2 cup honey - 1/2 cup water - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon - 2 thin slices of fresh ginger Instructions: 1. Prepare the spiced hot honey syrup by combining honey, water, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, and ginger slices in a small saucepan. Heat gently while stirring, until well combined and fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain before using. 2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon whiskey, spiced hot honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, apple cider, and Angostura bitters. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin slice of apple to enhance the autumn atmosphere. Serve in: Old fashioned glass