This Apple Rosemary Whiskey Cocktail is like fall in a glass.
This easy fall cocktail makes a whole pitcher, so it's perfect for football parties tailgating, or game day!
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Fall Cocktails
As we wind down summer, I start to feel my spirit lift. Fall is my season. I love everything about it. Pumpkins. Scarves. Boots. Apples. Cocktails.
Last week was the first football game of the fall season on tv. Not a season game, but some sort of opener game. You can tell I am well versed of the ins and outs of football season.
What I am well versed in is fall cocktails. Football cocktails. Tailgating cocktails. Game day cocktails. While I know some of you prefer to drink beer with football, beer makes me sleepy. Cocktails make me happy.
Which whiskey to use?
There is apparently a whole whiskey revolution going on. It seems like new distilleries are popping up every where.
While I could have tried one of the newer whiskeys, I went with a classic.
It doesn't get much more classic than Jack Daniels, especially since we live in Tennessee.
Instructions
This cocktail is so easy to make!
- First you make the rosemary simple syrup.
- Heat honey and water over low heat, stirring until the honey dissolves.
- Remove from heat and rosemary sprigs and cool.
- In a large pitcher or jar, combine the rosemary simple syrup, apple juice, and whiskey.
- Serve in mason jars or your favorite cocktail glass and enjoy!
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Recipe
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Apple Rosemary Whiskey Cocktail
Ingredients
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup honey
- 6 sprigs rosemary
Cocktail
- 1 liter unfiltered apple juice
- ⅔ cup whiskey
- 4 cups ice
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- Heat the water and honey over a low heat, stirring until the honey dissolves.
- Remove from the heat, add rosemary sprigs and set aside to cool completely.
Make the Cocktail
- In a large pitcher or jug, combine the rosemary simple syrup, apple juice, and whiskey. Stir to combine.
- Fill the glasses with ice and pour over the cocktail. Serve with a lemon slice.
Notes
Nutrition
I found this recipe in an old 2015 issue of Donna Hay's magazine.
This post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated for 2020.
Heather says
This looks yummy! I love a good whiskey cocktail!
Pam Greer says
Me too!
Sandi says
This uses the husband's favorite Whiskey so I may try this out on him 🙂
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think!
Annemarie says
Now I'm in the mood for fall! This looks like the perfect flavor combo.
Pam Greer says
It is!
Kelly Anthony says
Such a gourmet cocktail idea! Perfect for football season and the cool weather coming 🙂
Pam Greer says
I'm ready for fall!
Catherine says
Sounds like a complex and wonderful mix, Pam! This drink has me looking forward to those brisk Autumn days ahead. Cheers!
Pam Greer says
Me too!
Emily says
This looks like a delicious cocktail, love the rosemary garnish!
Pam Greer says
It is so good!