Apple Cider Cocktail is the perfect drink when the fall season arrives, the crispness of the air and the abundance of fresh apples make it the perfect time to enjoy!
What is an Apple Cider Cocktail?
Apple Cider is more than just a cocktail: it’s an experience. It encapsulates the captivating flavors and aromas of autumn, inviting you to immerse yourself in the magical taste of the season.
Ingredients For an Apple Cider Cocktail
With its harmonious mix of Bourbon, fresh apple cider, cinnamon, and a touch of herbs and citrus, it is an easy recipe to prepare like preparing a punch bowl.
- Bourbon or Whiskey- The elegance of the amber color of this distillate and its complexity of flavors and aromas will integrate perfectly with the other ingredients!
- Apple Cider- Ensuring that every sip is filled with the fresh, sweet nectar of autumn.
- Rosemary- It will enhance an aromatic and herbal touch!
- Lemon Juice- Nothing like freshly squeezed lemons to provide vitamin C and sour flavor to keep the balance of the sweetness.
- Simple Syrup- This mild sweetener eliminates acidity while providing a subtle touch of sweetness, ensuring that each sip is a harmonious symphony of flavors.
- Stick of Cinnamon- Garnish with thin apple slices and a cinnamon stick, enhancing the visual and olfactory appeal.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
How to Make an Apple Cider Cocktail?
1.- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon or whiskey, fresh apple cider, rosemary, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
2.-Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds to mix the ingredients well and chill the cocktail.
3.-Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
4.-Garnish with thin slices of apple, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of elegance.
Sip slowly and savor the harmonious blend of whiskey, apple cider, and citrus notes.
Variation of an Apple Cider Cocktail
The holiday parties and gatherings with family and friends are very close, this simple recipe has many variations that can be created with simple ingredients that your future guests will love!
Here are some other suggestions to consider: Pumpkin Spice Martini, Rose Sangria, Cranberry Martini, and Smoked whiskey.
You should try these variations:
Spirits: Replace the whiskey with rum or vodka to give another twist of flavors to this cocktail!
Ginger Beer: Add ginger beer to create an Apple Cider Moscow mule twist!
Orange Bitters: With just a few drops of bitter you will enhance the citrus flavor.
White Wine: Transform it into an apple cider sangria by adding your favorite wine, you will get a refreshing cocktail.
Maple Syrup: Replace the simple syrup with maple and give it that caramel flavor, you can also decorate with caramel apples!
Spices: To enhance the comforting aura of the Apple Harvest cocktail, warm and aromatic spices such as whole cloves, and star anise, steal the scene.
Try your Favorite!
What is The Best Bourbon for Apple Cider Cocktail?
Bourbon, with its smooth richness and hints of vanilla and caramel, is a popular choice, infusing the cocktail with warmth and sophistication. Here are some of the best Bourbons for this 2023.
- Woodford Reserve-Today it is one of the highest quality bourbons in the world! It is kept for more than 6 years of maturation in American oak barrels, it is composed of rye, corn, and barley, it has a fruity flavor of caramel and vanilla with hints of cocoa, cinnamon, and citrus, it is creamy on the palate with a long finish.
- Buffalo Trace Bourbon is a well-known and award-winning label in the United States! It is made with corn, rye, and malted barley matured from 7 to 12 years in American toasted oak barrels, it has a sweet flavor of caramel, mint, and candied fruit with smoky touches, and the finish on the palate is long and spicy!
- Four Roses-It has a very good value for money, and, like Bulleit, it has a large concentration of rye. It is aged from 5 to 12 years in American toasted oak barrels, which gives it a flavor of pear, green apple, cinnamon, and subtle wood with Floral aroma, spicy, honey, fruit, and wood, it is smooth and easy to drink!
With this perspective, you can choose one of these bourbons or the one you like best to prepare Apple Cider.
Notes:
Experiment with additions: Feel free to incorporate additional flavors to enhance the complexity of your cocktail. These may include vanilla extract, ginger liqueur, maple syrup, or even a dash of bitters.
Temperature matters: Apple cider cocktails are often served chilled or over ice, but you can also experiment with hot versions by gently warming the cider before adding it to your cocktail. Warm apple cider cocktails are perfect for cozy winter nights.
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Apple Cider Cocktail
Apple Cider Cocktail is the perfect drink when the fall season arrives, the crispness of air and the abundance of fresh apples make it the perfect time to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of Bourbon or whiskey
- 2 ounces fresh Apple cider
- 1-ounce fresh Lemon juice
- 1 Sprig of rosemary
- 1-ounce Simple syrup
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks (to decorate)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon or whiskey, fresh apple cider, rosemary, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds to mix the ingredients well and chill the cocktail.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with thin slices of apple, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of elegance.
Sip slowly and savor the harmonious blend of whiskey, apple cider, and citrus notes.
Notes
- Experiment with additions: Feel free to incorporate additional flavors to enhance the complexity of your cocktail. These may include vanilla extract, ginger liqueur, maple syrup, or even a dash of bitters.
- Temperature matters: Apple cider cocktails are often served chilled or over ice, but you can also experiment with hot versions by gently warming the cider before adding it to your cocktails. Warm apple cider cocktails are perfect for cozy winter nights.
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 431Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 15mgCarbohydrates 78gFiber 8gSugar 62gProtein 1g
Nutrition information isn´t always accurate!
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