9 Warming Apple Cider Drinks to Enjoy in Cool Weather
It's not fall until you've had that first sip of apple cider on a crisp, chilly day.
It's not autumn until you start sipping on apple cider drinks. But when you want to dress it up a little, turn to these crisp, refreshing apple cider recipes. Each autumnal drink has a splash of the classic spiced juice, but a few call for your favorite bottled hard cider. Grab a few friends because these fall drinks will make you want to toast the falling leaves and sweater weather.
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Snickerdoodle Cider Mimosa
You're missing out if you're not enjoying a warm, fresh-from-the-oven snickerdoodle cookie when you sip on this. Unlike baking, this cookie-inspired fall apple cider drink takes just 10 minutes and five ingredients to prepare. Apple cider, cream soda, and sparkling white wine make this a toast-worthy cocktail, while a cinnamon-sugar mix makes a deliciously sweet garnish on the rim.
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Honeyed Hot Cider Sauvignon
Save a bottle of your favorite summer white wine for this delicious apple cider drink. Warm spices and honey infuse the wine and apple cider on a low simmer in the slow cooker for a few hours. Spike your fall cider cocktail with a bit of rum, brandy, or bourbon for an extra punch.
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Pomegranate Cider Sangria
Sangria isn't just for summer. This spiced sangria was tailor-made to sip in the fall. Apple cider and pomegranate juice give this yummy cider sangria its fruity flavor, while cinnamon sticks and star anise bring a powerful burst of fall flavor. Adding brandy is optional but a must if you want an authentic fall sangria.
Mulled Cider and Pineapple Cocktail
Apple cider, meet pineapple juice. While these fruits might traditionally hail from different seasons, they're absolutely irresistible in this refreshing fall sip. Simmer cider with cinnamon sticks and star anise to let the fall flavors develop, then bring on a taste of summertime by mixing pineapple juice and rum into the spiced cider.
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Cider Moscow Mule
If you haven't already, get out your copper mugs for fall and make this apple cider drink. All the Moscow mule ingredients we know and love are here, but a splash of apple cider puts a fall twist on this tasty drink. If you like your Moscow mules with a bit of extra zest, serve with a few extra lime slices.
Cider Mulled Wine
White wine lovers, it's time to celebrate—there's a mulled wine recipe for you! This recipe is more than meets the eye because it has a few cups of apple cider mixed in and warm fall spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice. If you want your mulled wine to have even more kick, add a splash of spiced rum just before serving this apple cider drink.
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Apple Cider Punch
While this sparkling punch recipe keeps it simple, it's still worth making to toast a special celebration. If you like your apple cider drinks nonalcoholic, you can easily make this 5-minute punch with sparkling juice. But if your party is adults-only, make sure to use champagne. Dressing up your glass of bubbly with apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice makes it tangy and tasty enough for fall celebrations.
Cranberry Cider Sangria
Besides apples, what other fruit conjures up fall? Cranberries, of course! Mix the apple juice with pomegranate-cranberry juice and brandy to make this yummy cold-weather apple cider drink. Since sangria is all about the garnishes you serve with it, fill your pitcher with apple wedges, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise before pouring.
Apple Cider Cocktail
One of our favorite apple cider cocktails, this drink recipe has both traditional apple cider and bottled hard apple cider. Made for fans of fruity cocktails, this recipe also includes muddled grapes, lemon juice, and a dash of orange bitters. This simple 5-minute drink recipe makes eight servings, so invite a few friends to share it with on a crisp fall night.
More Fall-Flavored Cocktails to Try
If you want something beyond the classic apple cider drinks this fall, we've got you covered. The Blushing Maple Cocktail is a sweetly-muddled blend of kumquats, maple syrup, and bourbon for a soothing and relaxing Sunday afternoon indulgence during pro football season. If you're more of a college gameday fan, this Stout and Stormy Beer Cocktail, a combination of rum and dark beer with ginger and lime, will transport you back to tailgates and dorm parties. For especially chilly evenings, nothing beats Hot Orange Sipping Tea to warm you up with the ultimate fall flavor favorites.
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