27 Best Apple Cider co*cktails to Cozy Up With (2024)

Start with a premium apple cider to create Mulled Cider, which acts as the foundation for this delectable mixture.Cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, and thinly sliced oranges are added after it has been poured into a pot. These ingredients release their tempting smells while they steep in the cider. A symphony of flavor and perfume is produced as the mixture simmers on the burner and the spices infuse the cider with their comforting tastes.The allspice berries and cloves offer their spicy and peppery tones, while the cinnamon adds a sweet and woodsy aroma. Oranges add a blast of zesty brightness that counteracts the cider’s sweetness. You can spike this cider with rum or whiskey, or enjoy it as a non-alcoholic drink!

A hard apple cider co*cktail, a wonderful libation that mixes the boldness of rye whiskey with the natural sweetness of fresh apple cider, has a crisp and refreshing flavor.This co*cktail is the ideal fusion of tastes that will improve your co*cktail game, with a dash of lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup for balance. Start by mixing rye whiskey, fresh apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker to make this alluring beverage. After giving the mixture a vigorous shake with ice to freeze and thin it out, strain it into an ice-filled glass.For a gorgeous display, add apple slices and rosemary stems as garnish.

Whether you want a warm or a cold apple cider co*cktail, this bourbon maple apple cider drink could be perfect for your fall party. It is sweet and savory with a touch of bourbon spice. With a straightforward recipe and only a few ingredients, you can make a delicious bourbon-focused apple cider drink. All you’ll need is your bourbon of choice, spiced apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Garnish with an apple slice for a gorgeous fall co*cktail!

There’s no more classic drink thana margarita, but if you’re hosting a fall festival or apple-themed party, margaritas do not fit the theme. Switch it up with an apple cider margarita. It still features tequila, but the glass is rimmed with brown sugar and cinnamon instead of salt. Apple cider, Grand Marnier, and lime juice finish out this simple recipe. This is one of my favorite fall tequila co*cktails!

Sangria is a wine and fruit juice mix that tastes perfect cold or warm. It’s already an amazing fall drink, but switch out the berries and red wine for apple cider for a true treat. With white wine and ginger beer for a kick, this recipe is easy and delicious. You can make a larger batch if you have a party!

Drinking a sidecar is supposed to feel like the luxury and quality of going for a ride in a motorcycle sidecar. An apple sidecar does the same thing but adds a bit more apple sweetness to the orange tang. While the ingredients of this co*cktail – Cointreau and cognac – aren’t as common, it still makes an amazing drink! Pair those with your favorite apple cider and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and you have an elegant apple cider co*cktail!

If you’re looking for something extremely easy to make and not too expensive, try this caramel apple vodka co*cktail. All you need is caramel-flavored vodka and apple cider. If you have a bottle of caramel vodka and you’re not sure how to drink it, this is the perfect recipe! I promise it tastes just like the caramel apple lollipops you used to have as a kid, just with a twist of alcohol!

This isn’t the only apple cider margarita on the list, but this one has a bit of a twist. Instead of tequila, the traditional margarita liquor, this co*cktail adds a touch ofsmokiness with mezcal. It gives the drink some added warmth and makes it better heated up than tequila, which can get too sharp when heated. Try this smoky fall margarita for a twist on your usual cider co*cktail!

Anold-fashionedis a remarkably simple drink, with good whiskey, some bitters, and a bit of sugar or simple syrup. Add some apple cider and a touch of maple syrup to that, and you get a wonderfully spiced, warm drink that will stay with you for a while. This recipe is easy to make and might just become a favorite!

One of the only drinks on this list that probably shouldn’t be warmed up, this rum punch co*cktail was meant to be served cold. With rum, cider, spices, and lemon juice, it’s the perfect mix for a party. This recipe is simple to make and can serve up an entire batch of punch. Make it for your next fall party!

Everyone loves a good Moscow Mule – from the fresh ginger and lime to the copper mugs, they are a co*cktail classic. Instead of vodka, this recipe uses Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey. It adds spice and creates the perfect counterpoint to the cider, lime, and ginger beer that were also involved. The result is a fall whiskey twist on the classic mule.

When you think of fall drinks, a mojito probably doesn’t come to mind. These fresh, light and cool drinks are usually a staple of summer brunches. However, by adding some apple cider to the mix, you can make a unique mojito for your early fall brunches and prepare for apple cider season in earnest. You’ll still use the classic ingredients like white rum, lime juice, mint, and simple syrup, but add in apple cider and top it with club soda.

Usually, when we talk about spices in fall, we think of spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. However, this drink takes it up a notch and throws in a more summery spice – the habanero pepper. Some dark rum, apple cider, fresh ginger, and cinnamon will really spice up your fall with this drink. If you like a spicy co*cktail, this one brings the spice as well as the fall flavors you love in apple cider.

An amaretto sour is yet another classic drink made better by apple cider. If you like the taste of amaretto with lemon or lime juice, prepare yourself for the richness and tartness of apple cider instead. Garnished with a maraschino cherry, this is the perfect drink for sipping by the bonfire.

This co*cktail is very similar to others that combine bourbon and apple cider. It has whiskey (well, bourbon), cider, and other flavorings. However, it’s much more complicated to make, as it has multiple ingredients and a few steps for smoking the drink. If you want a more advanced bartending technique, follow this recipe for a delicious smoked cider beverage.

Servings: 1

Author: Paul Kushner

Enjoy the rich, cozy flavors of apple cider co*cktails, perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they're a must-try.

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