Nothing says fall like fresh cider! Whether you prefer it hot or cold, we’ve got some spiked cider recipes that are sure to heat up your autumn.
Apple Cider Mule
Ingredients
- 4 oz vodka
- Ginger beer
- Sparkling cider
- Sliced apple, for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Directions
- Fill two copper mugs with ice. Pour 2 oz vodka into each cup.
- Fill 2/3 full with sparkling cider, then top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick. Serve.
Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 oranges, peels and juice
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp whole cloves
- 1 tbsp star anise
Directions
- Combine wine, cider, cranberry juice, sugar, cranberries, the peel from 1 orange, the juice of 1 orange, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook on high until warm, about 30 minutes.
- Serve warm and garnish each glass with a piece of orange peel.
Cranberry Ginger Cider Cocktail
Ingredients
- ½ cup hard sparkling apple cider
- 1/4 cup ginger beer
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 5 fresh cranberries
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Directions
- Muddle cranberries in the bottom of glass and fill with ice.
- Add remaining drink ingredients and serve immediately.
Spiced Coconut Rum & Apple Cider Cocktail
Ingredients
- Spiced Coconut Rum (or just coconut rum)
- Apple cider
- Apple slices
- Cinnamon sticks
Directions
- Fill a short glass with ice. Add 3oz of apple cider and 1oz Spiced Coconut Rum.
- Garnish with a couple of apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Use the cinnamon to stir the drink together.
Warm Caramel Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 1½ qts. apple cider
- 1½ cups Pinnacle Caramel Apple Vodka
- Optional-sweetened whipped cream and caramel syrup
Directions
- Warm the apple cider in a saucepan. Pour into heatproof mugs, dividing evenly. A
- dd 1/4 cup Pinnacle Caramel Apple Vodka to each mug and stir. Enjoy!
