Autumnal Elixir

Description: The Autumnal Elixir is a unique fall cocktail that combines the rich, honeyed notes of mead with the warm, spicy flavors of the season. This drink is perfect for those crisp autumn evenings, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and spice that captures the essence of fall in a glass. Ingredients: - 2 oz mead - 1 oz bourbon - 1/2 oz apple cider - 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice - 1/4 oz maple syrup - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - Cinnamon stick for garnish - Apple slice for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a shaker with ice. 2. Add mead, bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters. 3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled. 4. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. 5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice. Glass: Old-fashioned glass