Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we’re making an Apple Old Fashioned! This is a cozy fall twist on the classic. There’s no way I’m the first to make one, but this recipe is my own. Following the traditional Old Fashioned template of spirit, sugar, and bitters, the sweetener here is an apple cider reduction. It’s simple to make and adds deep, caramelized apple flavor without any refined sugar.
I’m using a toasty bourbon and two bitters for depth, but this one invites experimentation. Rum, cognac, or applejack all work beautifully. If you love fall flavors, this one’s a must-try. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Apple Cider Reduction: 0:27
Tailor Store: 1:58
The Booze: 3:32
The Recipe: 4:38
Sips & Sign Off: 6:38
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THE APPLE OLD FASHIONED RECIPE 4:50
2 oz (60 ml) Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
1/2 oz (15 ml) apple cider syrup*
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 dash Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters
Expressed orange oil & apple slices for garnish
*Apple Cider Syrup: Bring 4 cups unfiltered apple juice (cider) to a boil with 1 cinnamon stick. Carefully reduce to 25% (about 1 cup), 60–90 minutes. Remove cinnamon, add a pinch of salt, strain, and store chilled.
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00:00 Intro
00:27 Apple Cider Reduction
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03:32 The Booze
04:38 The Recipe
06:38 Sips & Sign Off
Visit Tailor Store at tailorstore.com/anders and get 20% OFF your order!
Today we’re making an Apple Old Fashioned! This is a cozy fall twist on the classic. There’s no way I’m the first to make one, but this recipe is my own. Following the traditional Old Fashioned template of spirit, sugar, and bitters, the sweetener here is an apple cider reduction. It’s simple to make and adds deep, caramelized apple flavor without any refined sugar.
I’m using a toasty bourbon and two bitters for depth, but this one invites experimentation. Rum, cognac, or applejack all work beautifully. If you love fall flavors, this one’s a must-try. Cheers!
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Grab your grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Sign up for the newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Apple Cider Reduction: 0:27
Tailor Store: 1:58
The Booze: 3:32
The Recipe: 4:38
Sips & Sign Off: 6:38
———
THE APPLE OLD FASHIONED RECIPE 4:50
2 oz (60 ml) Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
1/2 oz (15 ml) apple cider syrup*
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 dash Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters
Expressed orange oil & apple slices for garnish
*Apple Cider Syrup: Bring 4 cups unfiltered apple juice (cider) to a boil with 1 cinnamon stick. Carefully reduce to 25% (about 1 cup), 60–90 minutes. Remove cinnamon, add a pinch of salt, strain, and store chilled.
———
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
Nut milk bag: amzn.to/3Le4rrj
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Reserve Milo Rocks Glass: gatherandset.com/products/reserve-milo-crystal-rocks-glasses-set-of-4?_pos=1&_sid=74771da2b&_ss=r
Anders Erickson cork coasters: rebrand.ly/8u5cg1o
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
🙏 Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Apple Cider Reduction
01:58 Tailor Store
03:32 The Booze
04:38 The Recipe
06:38 Sips & Sign Off
