Apple Cider co*cktail (2024)

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What alcohol mixes well with apple cider? ›

Traditionally cider is spiked with dark spirits, like the rum and bourbon in the recipes above. But what if you want something a little lighter? Vodka can do the trick. Since it doesn't contribute much in the way of flavor, we add fresh ginger for its distinctive, peppery-sweet flavor.

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 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.

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.

Cider is ideal when paired with all kinds of pork, whether you're making sausages, chops or bacon. The sweetness of cider contrasts the saltiness of the pork, working together to create unique and delicious flavours. Cider also goes well with chicken, especially in homely dishes like roast chicken or casseroles.

Best rum for spike hot apple cider:

My favorite is good old Captain Morgans!

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. Appletini (aka apple martini)

Give a shaker cup, get it out, 2 ounces apple cider. The smaller cup, 1 ounces perfectly fine. apple vodka is preferred, but regular vodka is totally fine, one ounce or two if you like it a little bit stronger, half a lime.

Gin adds a refreshing and unexpected note to apple cider, and this co*cktail is a great way to kick off Thanksgiving festivities. You can mix up a pitcher full of this drink in advance and let guests help themselves.

Save. This festive Fall co*cktail is mildly sweet and so easy to make. Whip up this Apple Cider Gin Rickey for the adults at your next bonfire or Halloween party.

What liquor goes with apple juice? ›

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.

Looking for the best whiskey for apple cider? Reach for BLACKENED's award-winning, super-premium blend, crafted using only the finest hand-selected, well-aged bourbons and ryes. Want to kick your apple cider whiskey co*cktail up a notch? Try BLACKENED's cask strength whiskey.

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.

When bourbon is used, it is often called bourbon and co*ke, or more generically, bourbon and cola. The "co*ke" part of the name may tend to imply that the Coca-Cola brand of cola is used, but it is common for any brand of cola to be referred to as "co*ke", at least in the American South. Whiskey and co*ke.

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.

A delicious blend of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, a special apple cider liqueur and warm winter spices that come together delightfully to create the perfect holiday co*cktail blend.

Bourbon, brandy, or even a dark aged rum have enough oomph to stand up to the sweet flavors of the spices and apple cider. As to when to add in the booze, it's best to wait until the mulling spices have flavored everything first.