What ingredients do I need to make Fake Empire?

This bourbon-based cocktail has 4 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How do I make a Fake Empire cocktail?

Start with bourbon and mix in 4 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How long does it take to mix Fake Empire?

Fake Empire has 5 ingredients, and it's pretty quick to mix. See detailed recipe .

Is Fake Empire a great cocktail?

Fake Empire is a bar favorite. This bourbon-based cocktail that's a favorite of 30 other cocktail lovers. See detailed recipe .

Fake Empire - Cocktail Recipe

Name: Fake Empire
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Bourbon; 1 oz Calvados; 1 oz Lemon Juice; 1 oz apple cider; 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz of Bourbon
1 oz of Calvados (alt: apple brandy)
1 oz of Lemon Juice
1 oz of apple cider
3/4 oz of cinnamon syrup

Instructions

Shake and strain into DOF with a big block of clear ice.

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