3 Apple Cider Cocktails To Start Apple Season

Make the most of apple season with three apple cider-based cocktails.

There are few things more autumnal than a mug of apple cider, and when paired with booze it’s a winning combination. The great thing about apple cider is that it pairs with just about every spirit making it an easy ingredient to work with in a wide range of cocktails. Below, we’re sharing recipes with cognac, rum, and even tequila!

Apple Cider Sangria

Apple Cider Sangria

From La Marina, NYC

Ingredients:

• 3/4 oz. Hennessy VS
• 3/4 oz. Laird’s Bonded Applejack
• 4 oz. Angry Orchard Cider
• 3/4 oz. Honey
• 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• Cubed Red and Green Apples
• Sliced Oranges

Preparation: Combine ingredients and garnish with an orange wheel.

Don’s Apple Cider

Don’s Apple Cider

Created by Lauren Davis

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Tequila Don Julio 70
• 1 oz. Apple Cider
• 1/2 oz. Cinnamon Syrup*
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• Fresh Cinnamon for Garnish
• Ideal Serve: Rocks Glass

Preparation: Combine Tequila Don Julio 70, apple cider, cinnamon syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake Well. Strain into a rocks glass over large ice cube. Top with freshly grated cinnamon.

Apple Cider Hot Buttered Rum

Apple Cider Hot Buttered Rum

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Buttered Batter*
• 1 1/2 oz. El Dorado 8 Year Dark Rum
• 1/4 oz. Lemon Juice (to Taste, Depending on Acidity of Cider)
• 2 oz. Fresh Pressed Apple Cider
• Freshly Grated Cinnamon, for Garnish

Preparation: Steam all ingredients in steam tin. Stir with spoon to make sure butter is melted. Pour into flashed Irish mug and garnish with freshly grated cinnamon.

*Buttered Batter

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Softened Kerrygold Butter
• 1 lb. Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp. Jacobson’s Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Allspice
• 1/4 tsp. Clove
• 1/2 of One Nutmeg
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Preparation: Whip butter and sugar until fluffy then add freshly ground spices and vanilla extract. Store refrigerated up to one month or freeze up to three months.