Bring apple cider and cinnamon sticks to a boil on med. high heat, and boil for 8 to 10 minutes.
Blackberry Smash
In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries and sage. Then add 1-2 tbsp of cider syrup, lemon juice, bitters and bourbon. Shake vigourously to combine. Add ice to glass, pour into glass through a fine mesh strainer. Or directly into glass if you don't mind a cloudy, "dirty" drink. (which I don't mind)Garnigh with cinnamon stick, fresh sage and blackberry.Enjoy ~ Jeanne
To make this a fun Halloween beverage: Smoking Blackberry Smash
Before you put ingredients into your shaker. Using a kitchen torch and a heat proof tray. Light 1 cinnamon stick (meaking sure it fits under your glass) and 1 sage leaf, place on heat proof tray and trun glass upside down on top of smoking cinnamon and sage leaf. Prepare your beverage. Turn over your glass and continue with rest of beverage instructions.Add a piece of dry ice for fun smoking effect. * DO NOT consume dry ice directrly in your mouth, or touch with your bare hands. A small piece will sink to the bottom of your glass, so you are able to sip on your drink. DO NOT give to children as they might accidentaly touch or consume dry ice.