Fall is a time for cozy nights with friends and family, and what better way to warm up than with a delicious cocktail? We don’t know about you, but when we think of Fall, we think of drinking a nice warm glass of apple cider. Apple cider is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of cocktails, from hot toddies to mimosas. It's also a relatively healthy ingredient, as it's a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Take your fall traditions to the next level with these drink recipes that include your favorite spirits and apple cider.
Mulled Apple Cider
Mulled apple cider is a classic fall cocktail that's perfect for sipping on a cold day. It's made with apple cider, spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and a splash of brandy or whiskey.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Odessa Brandy or Cumberland Falls Bourbon
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the spices have infused the cider.
- Strain the cider into a mug and serve.
Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
This bourbon apple cider cocktail is a simple but delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall. It's made with bourbon, apple cider, and a splash of lemon juice.
This bourbon apple cider cocktail is a simple but delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall. It's made with bourbon, apple cider, and a splash of lemon juice.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Cumberland Falls Bourbon
- 4 ounces apple cider
- 1 ounce lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an apple or lemon wedge, cinnamon stick, and serve.
Hot Apple Cider Cocktail
This hot apple cider cocktail is perfect for a cold winter night. It's made with apple cider, spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and a splash of brandy.
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces apple cider
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Odessa Brandy
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a mug.
- Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cider is heated through.
- Stir until the honey is dissolved.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, apple wedge, star anise, and serve.
Whether you’re sitting around this fall waiting for Trick or Treaters on Halloween, or you’re just looking to relax by a warm fire as the weather gets colder, you can’t go wrong with apple cider cocktails.
