Spiced Whiskey Cobbler is wintertime cocktail made with spiced whiskey, spiced simple syrup, and muddled orange.
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry jelly, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie are Thanksgiving dinner staples.
Add this spiced whiskey cobbler should be added to that list.
Spiced Whiskey Thanksgiving Cocktail
Traditionally, a cobbler is a cocktail that consists of brandy or whiskey mixed with simple syrup and a fruit of choice to muddle.
Think strawberries during springtime, peaches during the warm summer months, and oranges for all seasons.
For this cocktail, I steeped spices and orange peel in whiskey for a few days to make my own “spiced whiskey blend.” It’s spicy, rich, and super aromatic.
Along with that, I made a spiced simple syrup using cinnamon and cloves.
(It’s a good idea to a make a double batch of the spiced simple syrup so you have extra to use with your coffee and tea!)
This is a well balanced cocktail that shouldn’t be diluted with ice.
It’s best to use giant ice cubs that melt slowly. This ice cube tray is one of my favorites.)
Sweet, smooth, and festively fragrant, this spiced whiskey cobbler is a fun beverage to enjoy all season long.
It’s easy to make a large batch to serve as punch for a party. It’s strong enough to satisfy traditional cocktail purists, yet sweet enough that your mom might enjoy a sip.
Cheers!
Spiced Whiskey Cobbler Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 orange slice
- 1 oz spiced simple syrup (recipe follows)
- dash of angostura bitters
- 3 oz whiskey/bourbon of choice, or homemade spiced whiskey (recipe follows)
- orange slices and cherries, to garnish
Spiced Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3-inch orange peel
- 1 medium cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
Homemade Spiced Whiskey*:
- 1 cup whiskey
- 2 medium cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 allspice berries
- 3-inch orange peel
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle together orange slice, spiced simple syrup, and dash of bitters. Add whiskey and a handful of ice. Cover and shake until drink is chilled. Strain cocktail into a serving glass with one giant ice cube. Garnish cocktail with orange slice and cherry.
To make spiced simple syrup:
- Bring water, sugar, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and cloves to a boil. Remove from heat and cover pot. Allow spices to steep for 45-60 minutes. Strain out orange peel and spices. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Keeps in the fridge for 2 weeks.
To make spiced whiskey:
- Combine whiskey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange peel in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for 2 days to steep. Taste whiskey after 2 days, if it is not “spicy” enough to your liking, allow to steep for up to 4 days. Strain out spices and orange peel.
Notes
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Gorgeous pics and the flavors in this sound terrific!
This is a perfect cocktail for the season! It sounds super tasty!
This looks – and sounds – so amazing! The perfect comfy cocktail for watching twinkly nights and sitting under a quilt! I’m so looking forward to that!
I seriously can’t wait to try this!!
This new drink will hit my menu soon!
I cannot wait to have one of these! Or two!