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It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the temperature is slowly starting to dip and yes, apple cider is on the shelves again! If like us you love apple cider, and you love a cocktail, then it should be making an appearance in all your drinks this fall. Below, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Apple Cider Cocktails to help you welcome the fall season. Happy fall.
Spiced Apple Cider Martini
The way we look at it, as it starts to get dark sooner that simply means that we can start happy hour a little earlier! The Spiced Apple Martini is the perfect happy hour drink to kick off your evening and get you in the fall mood. Combining vodka with apple cider, homemade spiced apple simple syrup and fresh lime juice, this easy recipe is a must for all fans of apple cider and Martinis. Do be careful though, this delicious cocktail is dangerously easy to drink.
Hot Spiked Apple Cider
As the temperature begins to drop this Hot Spiked Apple Cider recipe will help keep you warm. Cooked slowly in a Crock Pot or Dutch oven, the baking spices and fresh fruit are simmered in apple cider giving you a mulled drink that is simply bursting with delicious fall flavors. You’ll then finish off your drink by spiking with your favorite liquor- dark rum or whiskey works best. The comforting nectar that you end up with will warm your soul as well as your toes.
Apple of My Rye
Apple and Rye Whiskey is a match made in heaven. Add to this some warming baking spices and you have yourself the ultimate sipper for a fall evening. A spin on the classic Manhattan, the Apple of My Rye replaces the sweet vermouth with apple cider and adds a splash of homemade spiced apple simple syrup to really dial up the fall flavors. For those that like their cocktails sophisticated and boozy, this apple cider cocktail is the drink for you!
Fall Gin Fizz
Simple to make, extremely refreshing and packed full of fall flavors, this cocktail is sure to be a hit with friends and family. The Fall Gin Fizz cocktail is a fall twist on the classic Gin Fizz, mixing gin with apple cider, fresh lemon juice and homemade Spiced Apple Simple Syrup. It is then served over plenty of ice and topped with a splash of club soda to give it some fizz. If you are looking for a refreshing fall cocktail, then look no further than the Fall Gin Fizz.
We hope you enjoy these apple cider cocktail recipes. As always drink responsibly and drink local. Happy fall!
Support local: All these fall apple cider cocktail recipes use local alcohol from Florida distilleries. Please help support local businesses and buy local products when you can. For more cocktails that use Florida ingredients check out our other Florida themed recipes.
