Spicy Cinnamon Bourbon Punch

A festive glass filled with a spiced Thanksgiving drink, garnished with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and edible glitter.

This recipe offers a warm and inviting Thanksgiving drink that combines sweet, spicy, and citrus notes. It can be prepared as a cocktail or a mocktail.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 drinks

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Spicy Cinnamon Syrup

For the Punch

For the Mocktail Variation

Equipment

Medium pot
Glass jar
Punch bowl

Method

To make the Spicy Cinnamon Syrup: In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, and ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the cayenne pepper. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.
In a punch bowl, combine the spiced cinnamon syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, apple butter, and bitters. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
Before serving, add ice, then pour in the ginger beer.
To Make a Mocktail: Omit the bourbon and use 1 1/2 cups apple cider with 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for home entertainers looking to add a unique and flavorful drink to their Thanksgiving gathering. The spicy cinnamon syrup can be made ahead of time.

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