Smoked Cinnamon Apple and Bourbon (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Kelly Brant)
Now that the Thanksgiving leftovers are history and the leaves have fallen, pumpkin spice is out and peppermint is — or soon will be — everywhere.
I know, I know, it's December. It's seasonably appropriate. But I'm not ready for the peppermint takeover.
Especially in cocktails.
Mint can easily overpower a drink, drowning out all the other flavors. Also, it reminds me of toothpaste. And maybe (absolutely) far too many shots of Rumple Minze in my youth.
So what am I drinking? Bourbon, Scotch and the occasional rum drink. And in a couple of weeks, homemade eggnog.
This cocktail combines apples, whiskey (I used bourbon) and a flaming cinnamon stick for a dramatic presentation and subtle smoky flavor.
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