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A delicious Autumn Gin Sour cocktail sits ready to be enjoyed as the featured image of this recipe.

Perfect Autumn Gin Sour

This cocktail perfectly captures the essence of autumn with its blend of gin, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup. The addition of Angostura bitters and optional apple brandy adds depth and complexity, making it a truly seasonal delight. Garnish with apple, cinnamon, and star anise for an aromatic and visually appealing drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz London Dry Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh Apple Cider
  • ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ½ oz Maple Syrup Grade A Dark Amber
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Optional: ¼ oz Apple Brandy
  • Garnish: Apple slice
  • Garnish: Cinnamon stick
  • Garnish: Star anise

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring spoons
  • Strainer
  • Coupe glass or rocks glass
  • Ice
  • Knife (for garnish)
  • Cutting board (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add ice to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until well-chilled.
  4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with an apple slice, cinnamon stick, and star anise.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh, unfiltered apple cider from an orchard. Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup is recommended for its earthiness and subtle caramel notes. A London Dry gin with pronounced juniper and citrus notes works best. Apple brandy (Calvados) can be added for extra depth and warmth. Double straining removes ice shards for a smoother cocktail.