Party – Page 4 – Beauty and Blooms

The trees have confirmed fall has arrived. While the change in season calls for a wardrobe update (hello knit sweaters!) it also signals a change in signature cocktails. Say farewell to the fruity summer cocktail and hello to this rich maple bourbon cider cocktail!

I look forward to sipping on a warm cup of apple cider every fall, so I was surprised this was the first time I incorporated it into a cocktail! I asked Ian to taste test my new concoction and he gave it two thumbs-up, so it has been approved to be served to house guests (yay!)

Here is how you can make your own maple bourbon cider cocktail at home!

Fill two tumblers and a cocktail shaker with ice
Add 3 oz burbon, 3/4 cup apple cider, and 2 Tb maple syrup to cocktail shaker
Shake well and strain into tumblers
Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and an apple wedge if desired

Ready for a bit of honesty? I’m not a huge fan of Halloween. Yes, the inner child in me still loves getting dressed up, but Halloween tends to lean too heavily on the scary side for my liking.

To those who know me well, this is not a huge surprise. I even have to close my eyes during horror film trailers! Being scared is just not my cup of tea. Therefore, these “spooky” ghost cupcakes were right up my alley. They are a light-hearted way to enjoy Halloween and they only take a few steps to recreate.