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    Home » Cocktail » Apple Butter Old Fashioned

    Apple Butter Old Fashioned

    Last updated on November 13, 2021. Originally posted on October 23, 2021 By Elaine 22 Comments

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    The apple butter old fashioned recipe is a bourbon forward cocktail that looks stunning and ticks all the boxes: refreshing, pretty, and delicious. Made with apple butter and bourbon, this cocktail is a perfect fall drink that mixes apple cider and bitters with the warmth of the bourbon to keep away the autumn chill.

    A sloped glass with the apple cocktail in it with an apple slices and cinnamon stick

    I love the old fashioned cocktail and when I stumbled on the apple version of the drink, I knew I had to make it.

    This is what I found: the heartiness of the apple butter complements the slightly sweet taste of bourbon and apple cider. And add a few drops of bitters to further even out the flavors and balance your cocktail perfectly.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Want to learn more about bourbon? Read my comprehensive article here.

    Helpful tips

    • I recommend sugar-free apple butter, but if you can’t find one without sugar, try to get one that isn’t too sweet.
    • I love Woodford reserve bitters. I have 4 different flavors: aromatic, orange, chocolate and, my favorite, spiced cherry. For this cocktail, I chose to use aromatic bitters.
    • Two good alternative bitters brands are Angostura and Peychaud’s.
    • Buy the best bourbon whiskey you can afford. I do think even a mid-level bourbon tastes better than bargain brands. A solid budget bourbon is Evan Williams.
    • Apples are in the top 12 fruits that have heavy pesticides so you need to wash an apple thoroughly. Here’s how: Squirt some natural, unscented foaming hand soap in your hand and rub the soap on the apple. Take a vegetable brush and scrub the apple skin. Run cold water over the apple and make sure you rinse off all the soap. I buy my hand soap at Whole Foods.
    • I prefer large ice cubes in an old fashioned glass. Here is the tray I make them with.

    How to make an apple butter old fashioned

    Pre-step

    Wash an apple, get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass and two double old fashioned glasses.

    Cut an apple in half, core it, cut away 4 slices for garnish, and set aside. Cinnamon sticks are another great garnish, but optional. If you have them, set 2 aside.

    After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the cocktail shaker.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – bourbon, apple butter, apple cider and aromatic bitters.

    Bourbon, apple butter, cider and bitters on a table

    Step two

    Measure 4 ounces of bourbon. (A)

    Step three

    Measure 4 ounces of apple cider. (B)

    Bourbon and cider measured out

    Step four

    Measure 2 ounces of apple butter. (C)

    Step five

    Add 10 drops of aromatic bitters to the cocktail shaker. (D)

    Apple butter measured out and a bottle of bitters

    Step six

    Cap the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds.

    Step seven

    Add ice cubes to the double old fashioned glasses. Divide and strain the liquid between the two glasses.

    Garnish the inside of each glass with a slice of apple and a cinnamon stick, if you have them (optional). Garnish the rim of each glass with a second apple slide.

    A bunch of apple slices on a table with two apple drinks

    Let’s get a closer look.

    A thick bottom glass filled with the old fashioned with a cinnamon stick and apple slices

    And now the vertical view.

    Vertical view of the heavy bottomed glass with the apple cocktail with apple slices and cinnamon stick

    Yum. The apple butter gives it such a lovely taste, wait til you try it.

    I hope you enjoyed this apple butter old fashioned cocktail recipe! Let me know what you think when you try it.

    Other festive cocktails

    • Apple cider margarita
    • Mistletoe martini
    • Cranberry cosmo
    • Pumpkin spice martini
    • Apple dumpling cocktail

    And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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    A sloped glass filled with the apple cocktail with an apple slice and cinnamon stick as garnish

    Apple Butter Old Fashioned

    The apple butter old fashioned recipe is a bourbon forward cocktail that looks stunning and ticks all the boxes: refreshing, pretty, and delicious. Made with apple butter and bourbon, this cocktail is a perfect fall drink that mixes apple cider and bitters with the warmth of the bourbon to keep away the autumn chill.
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: apple butter cocktail, apple butter old fashioned
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cocktails
    Calories: 307kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces bourbon
    • 4 ounces apple cider
    • 2 ounces apple butter (unsweetened)
    • 10 drops aromatic bitters

    Garnish

    • 4 apple slices
    • 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)

    Instructions

    • Get a cocktail shaker and fill halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass, and glassware.
    • Add bourbon, apple cider, apple butter and bitters.
    • Cap shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
    • Add fresh ice to glasses and strain and divide the cocktail between the glasses. Add ice from the shaker as well.
    • Add 1 apple slice to each glass and 1 slice to the rim of the glasses. Add a cinnamon stick to each glass.
    • Sip
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail shaker
    measuring glass
    double old fashioned glass
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • I recommend sugar-free apple butter, but if you can’t find one without sugar, try to get one that isn’t too sweet.
    • I love Woodford reserve bitters. I have 4 different flavors: aromatic, orange, chocolate and, my favorite, spiced cherry. For this cocktail, I chose to use aromatic bitters.
    • Two good alternative bitters brands are Angostura and Peychaud’s.
    • Buy the best bourbon whiskey you can afford. I do think even a mid-level bourbon tastes better than bargain brands. A solid budget bourbon is Evan Williams.
    • Apples are in the top 12 fruits that have heavy pesticides so you need to wash an apple thoroughly. Here’s how: Squirt some natural, unscented foaming hand soap in your hand and rub the soap on the apple. Take a vegetable brush and scrub the apple skin. Run cold water over the apple and make sure you rinse off all the soap. I buy my hand soap at Whole Foods.
    • I prefer large ice cubes in an old fashioned glass. Here is the tray I make them with.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Linda

      October 29, 2021 at 2:58 am

      What a great drink! I mean apple butter makes so much difference here and I can’t wait to sip more of this

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 29, 2021 at 9:28 am

        I’m so glad to hear that Linda!! Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    2. Amy Liu Dong

      October 30, 2021 at 9:52 am

      This looks like a delicious drink to serve to my sister, and I am sure she will love this. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 31, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Great! Thanks Amy, and I hope your sister enjoys it.

        Reply
    3. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

      October 30, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      OMG this looks and SOUNDS amazing! It has all of the flavors I love! This is definitely on the menu for Halloween for us while we hand out treats!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 31, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Woohoo! The best time to have a little tipple! 🙂 Cheers, Lori and thanks for the comment.

        Reply
    4. Erin

      October 31, 2021 at 2:36 am

      This was incredible! I’d never used apple butter in a drink before and am so glad I tried it. It’s just amazing, thank you!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm

        Thanks so much Erin! I appreciate it! Cheers!

        Reply
    5. Alex

      October 31, 2021 at 3:27 am

      I made this for my husband and he just adored it! The apple butter was a fantastic touch.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm

        I’m so happy to hear this Alex! Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    6. silvia

      October 31, 2021 at 11:17 am

      I love easy-to-make cocktails and this one definitely fits the bill, a great cocktail for the fall season, it looks so pretty!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 31, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        Thanks, Silvia! I love apple butter and it’s definitely great for the fall!

        Reply
    7. Megan Ellam

      October 31, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      Sign me up! Do you deliver too? lol. Seriously though a delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2021 at 9:36 am

        Haha! Wouldn’t that be fun? I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know, Megan!

        Reply
    8. Brianna

      October 31, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      OMG, absolutely love the flavor apple butter brings to this classic cocktail! Definitely going into my fall drink rotation.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2021 at 9:33 am

        Thanks so much, Brianna! I love apple butter in this as well!

        Reply
    9. Kari

      October 31, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      This was such a huge hit over the weekend that I had to return to share how lovely this recipe is.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2021 at 9:34 am

        I’m so pleased that you did Kari! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

        Reply
    10. Jamie

      November 01, 2021 at 2:12 am

      What a perfect fall drink that highlights apple! This is going to be on my fall dinner menu for sure! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2021 at 9:34 am

        Thanks so much Jamie! I appreciate you letting me know!

        Reply
    11. Natalie

      November 01, 2021 at 6:01 am

      This looks so tasty and refreshing. A perfect drink to serve during the winter season and celebrate beautiful apples and seasonal flavors. I’m definitely going to make this. It’s such a simple drink too. Win!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 01, 2021 at 9:35 am

        Hehe. Thanks Natalie! I hope you enjoy it when you do make it. It’s a keeper.

        Reply

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