For the Spiced Syrup (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp. whole cloves, crushed
• 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 stick cinnamon

For the Cocktail

• 3 oz. apple cider
• 1 ¹⁄₂ oz. bourbon
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• Dried apple slice, to garnish

Instructions

1. For the syrup: Boil 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon; let sit for 1 hour. Strain and chill syrup.
2. For the cocktail: Mix ³⁄₄ oz. spiced syrup, cider, bourbon, and juice in a shaker with ice; shake to chill. Strain into a martini glass; garnish with apple.