Apple Cider co*cktail (2024)

FAQs

What alcohol is best with apple cider? ›

Many alcohols mix well with apple cider. Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.

This apple cider co*cktail is so perfect for fall. Chilled apple cider poured over crushed ice, mixed with salted caramel vodka and topped off with ginger ale. It's refreshing and tastes like heaven. All the cozy vibes!

Apple pie, caramel flan, and fruit tarts are all great desserts to pair with cider. The fruity and sweet flavors in the desserts complement the fruity and sweet flavors in cider. The acidity in cider also helps to balance out the richness of desserts, making them one of the best food pairings for cider.

Sometimes she calls it a cider bourbon smash or a sour—whatever you call it, it's a winner. The simple combination of fresh apple cider, lemon juice (to balance out the sweetness of the cider), fresh ginger for a kick, and bourbon for warmth is sublime.

As students we would, if very broke, mix cheap cider and lager together in a flagon. This mixture was known colloquially as lunatic soup, because of the reaction to it. Mixing fruit alcohol and grain alcohol is generally considered to be a bad idea.

An apple martini (appletini for short) is a co*cktail containing vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy.

A simple and tasty aperitif, vodka and apple juice is an elegant, tart mixed drink that can be garnished with a slice of apple for extra effect.

There is absolutely nothing better on a crisp fall afternoon or at a holiday party than a mug of hot apple cider. Spike it with rum and it's even better!

Simple to make and super soul-warming, apple cider whiskey is one of the best whiskey co*cktails to enjoy with family and friends during the fall and holiday season, especially around the fire on a brisk day.

What do you drink apple cider? ›

Apple cider is mainly water. It's also easy to drink. As such, it can help to prevent dehydration if you're sick. Diluting the cider with water helps to cut down on the amount of sugar you take in.

The easiest, and hence, most common way of using apple cider vinegar in weight loss is to drink it! When mixed with other healthy ingredients like lemon, honey, cayenne pepper, and ginger, apple cider vinegar drinks help with weight loss, improve digestion, and flush out toxins.

Apple cider has a natural affinity for dark spirits, and bourbon is a classic. While you could load this up with all kinds of winter spice, we keep things simple: cider, spirit, a little honey to balance the booze, and a cinnamon stick to garnish.

Apple cider is apple juice that has not been filtered and still contains all the apple pieces, pulp, and sediment. It is the raw, purer version of apple juice. To make an alcoholic cider, yeast is added which converts the sugar into alcohol. Simple right? Hard cider is the adult version of apple cider.

Liquor. We recommend spiking apple cider with your favorite kind of whiskey or rum. Whiskey adds warmth to the cider while rum adds sweetness. For a combination of sweet and spicy, try Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.

Cider works well with most vegetables that are in season, and sweet ciders in particular are great when paired with roasted autumnal vegetables like onions or fennel. Cider famously pairs with cheese; cheddar is the most popular choice. However, cider also works very well with creamy cheese like brie and camembert.

Nothing says fall quite like apple cider, especially when combined with a good quality whiskey. Simple to make and super soul-warming, apple cider whiskey is one of the best whiskey co*cktails to enjoy with family and friends during the fall and holiday season, especially around the fire on a brisk day.

Best rum for spike hot apple cider:

I love a good, spiced rum. My favorite is good old Captain Morgans!