Woodlife Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

Get ready to toast the season with our Woodlife Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz, a festive recipe that’s perfect for your holiday gatherings. This bubbly delight combines the crispness of Woodlife Sparkling Apple Cider, the warmth of bourbon, and the tartness of lemon juice for a refreshing sip everyone will love. This recipe was inspired by So Much Food. For the full recipe, click here.

Woodlife Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

• 2 oz bourbon
• 2 oz apple cider syrup (below)
• 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 oz of Woodlife Sparkling Apple Cider
• Cranberries for garnish
• Ice

Apple Cider Syrup

• 3 cups of good quality apple cider
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla bean split in half

To Make Apple the Cider Syrup

• Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 20-30 min) and remove from heat.
• Stir in brown sugar and allow to cool to room temperature. Discard cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or in the fridge for 1 month.

To Make the Cocktail

• Combine bourbon, apple cider syrup, lemon juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker.
• Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a glass with ice.
• Top with Woodlife Sparkling Apple Cider and garnish with cranberries.