Description
Warm holiday spirits come alive in this Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail, blending sweet whiskey and rich apple cider with a smooth caramel finish. Festive flavors dance together, inviting celebration in every sip you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) bourbon or apple brandy
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) apple cider
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 12 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
Garnish and Decoration:
- Caramel sauce (for rim)
- Raw sugar or cinnamon sugar (for rim)
- Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
- Apple slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft an enticing rim for your cocktail glasses by generously coating the edges with sticky caramel sauce, then delicately roll in sparkling raw sugar or fragrant cinnamon sugar to create a glistening, textured border.
- Retrieve chilled glasses from refrigerator and set aside while preparing the cocktail’s liquid foundation.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with crisp apple cider, smooth bourbon (or aromatic apple brandy), and rich maple syrup, creating a harmonious autumn-inspired blend.
- Add a generous handful of ice cubes to the shaker, then vigorously shake the mixture to ensure thorough integration of flavors and optimal chilling.
- Expertly strain the cocktail into prepared glasses, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly over the sugar-encrusted rim.
- Elevate the presentation by artfully garnishing each glass with a thin, crisp apple slice and an elegant cinnamon stick, which will subtly infuse additional warmth and complexity to the drink.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to savor the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and spirited seasonal flavors.
Notes
- Rim your glasses ahead of time and refrigerate to ensure the caramel and sugar coating sets perfectly, creating a delightful textural contrast.
- Experiment with different bourbon varieties or swap for spiced rum to customize the cocktail’s depth and warmth.
- Choose fresh, locally pressed apple cider for the most robust and authentic autumn flavor profile.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace bourbon with apple juice or sparkling apple cider, maintaining the festive spirit of the drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 80 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 110 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg