Get a taste of fall with 5 new apple cider cocktails
Feel that nip in the air? Everyone’s going crazy for fall, and it’s no wonder. Tailgating, pumpkin spice, apples, that lingering sunshine on crisp-cool afternoons … it’s the best!
Put aside those seasonal beers and enjoy the best of autumn with 5 of these fresh beverages made with apple cider for the ultimate taste of fall.
- MAPLE BOURBON APPLE CIDER
Maple syrup isn’t just for pancakes and waffles. Combine bourbon, lemon juice and cider and you have the perfect fall drink.
- 2 cups apple cider
- ¼ cup bourbon whiskey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
In a medium-sized sauce pot over low heat, or a slow cooker set to low, combine all ingredients and stir. Ladle into cups and serve warm, not hot. Just multiply this recipe by the number of guests to serve a larger crowd.
- APPLE CIDER SANGRIA
Loved your sangria all summer long? This spiced recipe is wonderful for the cool weather ahead. It takes a little prep up front, but it’s deliciously worth it. Serves 4.
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 3 cups apple cider
- 3 cups apple juice
- 1 ½ cups red wine
- 4 ounces brandy
- 2 fresh apples, cubed
Place the cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a pitcher. Add the wine, brandy and apple juice, adding the cubed apples. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The longer you refrigerate, the stronger the flavors will be.
- APPLE CIDER MIMOSAS
Brunch. Fall. Put them together and you’re in heaven. These elegant-looking mimosas are a great choice for birthdays, showers and special get-togethers for your BFFs.
- Apple cider
- Champagne
- Gold and silver sprinkles for rim of glass (optional)
- Apple slices for garnish (optional)
Dip the top of each champagne glass into water and then dip in the sprinkles to coat. Pour each glass half to three-quarters full with apple cider. Top with champagne and add a thin slice of apple as garnish.
- HOT BUTTERED CIDER WITH RUM
Nothing warms you up after an afternoon of football or soccer outdoors than this spicy-sweet punch. This recipe makes enough for 8, so it’s a crowd-pleaser too.
- Half-gallon (64 ounces) all-natural apple cider
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Rum (or apple brandy)
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Bring the apple cider to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot then turn the heat down to low. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Continue stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Ladle the buttered cider into mugs. Top each drink off with a shot of rum and garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve hot.
- APPLEJACK COCKTAIL WITH HOMEMADE GRENADINE
You’re probably familiar with grenadine as the bright-red syrup in everyone’s favorite mocktail, the Shirley Temple. But it’s really easy to whip up on the stove with just sugar and pomegranate juice. Add orange juice and applejack and you have a new fall favorite.
- 1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
- ¾ cup sugar
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the pomegranate juice and sugar. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. As soon as it starts to bubble, take off the heat and cool. Transfer to an airtight container. Grenadine will keep in the fridge for up to a month.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in 2 ounces AppleJack, 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice, and 1/2 ounce of the homemade grenadine. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Serve chilled.
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