Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, apple cider cocktails, Bourbon, Christmas, christmas bourbon cocktails, Cinnamon sticks, cloves, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, honey, unsalted butter
Servings: 1
Small Bowl
Small saucepan
Whisk
Mug
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.5 oz honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 3 cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the apple cider to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix with a spoon until fully combined.
Add the spiced butter mixture to the simmering cider, whisking gently until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the bourbon.
Pour the Hot Buttered Bourbon into a mug or heat-safe glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of warmth and aroma.
Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting flavors of this festive drink.
Pro Tips
- For extra flavor, try using spiced or apple-flavored bourbon.
- Adjust the honey to your desired sweetness level.
- For a stronger spice infusion, allow the cloves to steep in the cider for a few minutes before adding the butter mixture.