Spiced Apple Highball

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz Spiced Apple Syrup*
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz sparkling water
• Apple slices for garnish

• Spiced Apple Syrup Ingredients (yields 4 oz):

• 1 c apple cider
• ¼ c granulated sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground allspice
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Spiced Apple Highball:

Combine bourbon, Spiced Apple Syrup, and lemon juice in a highball glass filled with ice and stir well to combine. Top with sparkling water and apple slices to garnish. Serve immediately.

Spiced Apple Syrup:

Combine apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves, and continue to cook until reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Store syrup in the refrigerator for up to one month.