This season we’re loving everything apples, in all their shapes and sizes. We’re here to showcase the liquid gold of the autumn season, apple cider, in boozy cocktail recipes that will get you going on celebrating the chill in the air.
It’s that time of year when weekend affairs mean going apple picking, eating dozens of apple cider doughnuts and chugging as much fresh apple cider as your body can take. Save some of that apple cider and create some new cocktail recipes for your fall get-togethers.
1. Sweet cider ginger cocktail
Blog: Nutmeg Nanny
The combination of sweet cider and spicy ginger make this sweet cider ginger cocktail a very well-balanced cocktail.
2. Bourbon and apple cider cocktail
Blog: Creative Culinary
The flavors of apple, bourbon and ginger really shine in this bourbon and apple cider cocktail recipe.
3. Caramel apple cheesecaketini
Blog: Snappy Gourmet
Ever put cheesecake pudding mix into a cocktail recipe? Well, try making this caramel apple cheesecaketini and you’ll never look back. The flavors are fantastic — and so creamy.
4. Apple and pear cider cups
How adorable are these apple and pear cider cups? Add a splash of brandy or rum to these for an extra special cocktail recipe.
5. Grapefruit-ginger vodka toddy
Blog: Spabettie
We’re loving how this grapefruit-ginger vodka toddy showcases both apple cider and seasonal fall/winter citrus fruits like grapefruit. The hint of ginger adds warmth and spice to it.
6. Caramel apple cider cocktail
Blog: Creative Culinary
If you make your own apple cider (which this post teaches you how to) the flavors are even more powerful. Try this caramel apple cider cocktail next time you go apple picking.
7. Apple cider sangria
Blog: Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine
Bring the sangria to the party, even during the fall. Switch out the summer berries with seasonal apple and you’ve got a recipe for this apple cider sangria.
8. Shrunken heads in spiced cider
Blog: Girlichef
We’re loving the idea behind this shrunken heads in spiced cider. Perfect for a Halloween party, but great for any fall festival at the same time.
9. Pepper Bull
Blog: Girlichef
Made with vodka, black pepper and apple cider, this cocktail is named the Pepper Bull and is sure to be a favorite if you’re into spiced cocktails.
10. Slow cooker hot spiced apple cider
Blog: Kitchen Treaty
Let the slow cooker do all the work with this slow cooker hot spiced apple cider. Perfect for housewarming parties, as it makes your home smell amazing for hours.
11. Apple cider soda
Blog: Foodie with Family
Make a batch of this boiled cider or apple molasses and convert it into endless apple cider soda — a splash of rum or brandy optional but recommended.
12. Caramel apple hot toddy
Blog: The Cookie Rookie
Composed of caramel vodka, bourbon and apple cider, this caramel apple hot toddy is sure to warm you up on a cool night. Also the cure for sore throats (but make sure to ask your doctor first).
13. Apple pie moonshine
Blog: My Catholic Kitchen
The variety of spices in this apple pie moonshine includes cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, making it a delicious spiced cocktail to sip on during the cooler months.
14. Whiskey cider cocktail
Blog: Busy in Brooklyn
This whiskey cider cocktail starts with a base of homemade apple cider syrup, so you know it’s going to be packed with flavor.
15. Simply spiked cider with oven-baked apple crisps
Blog: Running to the Kitchen
Sometimes simple is best, like in this simply spiked cider with oven-baked apple crisps. The garnish of apple crisps really takes this simple idea and makes it a gorgeous one.
16. Cranberry cider smash
Blog: Taste Love and Nourish
Love bourbon? Then this cranberry cider smash is the drink for you — sweet but strong, it’ll become your go-to drink of the season.
17. Apple pie sangria
Blog: The Cookie Rookie
Bring all the flavors of warm apple pie into a big bowl of this cool apple pie sangria.
18. Spiked mulled apple cider
Blog: Dieter’s Downfall
This recipe for spiked mulled apple cider calls for serving it with a pat of homemade spiced butter. We’re totally in love with the idea.
19. Slow cooker mulled spiced hard cider
Not only does this easy slow cooker recipe have apple cider in it, it’s also got hard cider and whiskey. Now that’s a triple threat.
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