Hocus Pocus Old Fashioned

Name: Hocus Pocus Old Fashioned
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 cinnamon sticks ((or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)); star anise ((optional)); 2 ounces (1/4 cup) bourbon; 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice; 1 tablespoon apple butter or pumpkin butter; 1 -2 dashes orange bitters; 1 -2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons ) honey syrup; ginger beer, for topping ((optional))

Spooky yet whimsical – magical, spicy, sweet, and simple...a cozy cocktail for the chilly autumn nights to come!

⏱️ 15 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 5 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 2 views

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Ingredients

1 servings

1/2 cup honey
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 cinnamon sticks ((or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon))
star anise ((optional))
2 ounces (1/4 cup) bourbon
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple butter or pumpkin butter
1 -2 dashes orange bitters
1 -2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons ) honey syrup
ginger beer, for topping ((optional))

Steps

1. To make the spiced honey syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, honey, rosemary, cinnamon, and star anise (if using) to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Let cool. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.2. Rim your glass with spicy cinnamon sugar (recipe in notes). 3. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2-3 tablespoons of honey syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, apple/pumpkin butter, and bitters. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass. Finish with cinnamon sticks.To Make a Mocktail: Omit the bourbon. Use 1 tablespoon of apple cider or sparkling apple cider along with 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.