Recipes and Cooking Drink Recipes 15 Apple Cider Cocktails That Will Make You Wish for Cooler Temps By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 16, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Brie Passano It's not really autumn until you start sipping on apple cider. But when you want to dress it up a little, turn to these crisp, refreshing apple cider cocktail recipes. Each of these apple cider mixed drinks has a splash of the classic spiced juice, but there are a few recipes in the mix that actually call for your favorite bottled hard apple cider, too. Grab a friend, because these fall drinks will make you want to clink glasses. 01 of 15 Apple on the Rocks View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Apple liqueur and hard cider give this fall cocktail recipe its signature apple flavor. That leaves room for a dash of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup to help make this hard cider cocktail a little sweeter, even with stronger fall flavors. As the name suggests, this cider mixed drink is best when served on the rocks with an apple-slice garnish. 02 of 15 Snickerdoodle Cider Mimosa View Recipe Brie Passano If you're not enjoying a warm, fresh-from-the-oven snickerdoodle cookie when you sip on this apple cider cocktail, you're doing it wrong. Unlike baking, this cookie-inspired fall cider cocktail takes just 10 minutes and 5 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. Cozy Apple Cider Recipes to Keep You Warm All Season 03 of 15 Spiced Apple Cider View Recipe Romulo Yanes If store-bought cider doesn't have enough fall flavors for your taste buds, dress it up with this recipe for a hot apple cider cocktail. Adding just a few fall spices like ginger and cinnamon can make your apple cider taste much more rich and delicious. And of course, mixing in a splash of apple brandy doesn't hurt either. 04 of 15 Honeyed Hot Cider Sauvignon View Recipe Carson Downing Save a bottle of your favorite summer white wine for this delicious apple cider mixed drink. Warm spices and honey infuse the wine and apple cider on a low simmer in the crockpot for a few hours. Spike your fall cider cocktail with a bit of rum, brandy, or bourbon for an extra punch. Buy It: Crock-Pot Programmable Slow Cooker ($49, Target) 05 of 15 Pomegranate Cider Sangria View Recipe Brie Passano Sangria isn't just for summer. In fact, this spiced sangria was definitely 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 it's a must if you want a true fall sangria recipe. 06 of 15 Mulled Cider and Pineapple Cocktail View Recipe Con Poulos Apple cider, meet pineapple. While these fruits might traditionally hail from different seasons, they're absolutely irresistible mixed together in this refreshing apple cider cocktail recipe. Simmer apple 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. The Coziest Fall Comfort Food Recipes to Make This Autumn 07 of 15 Cider Moscow Mule View Recipe Brie Passano If you haven't already, wash your copper mugs to make this apple cider mixed 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 little extra zest, serve with a few extra lime slices. Buy It: Godinger Moscow Mule Mugs ($8, Bed Bath & Beyond) 08 of 15 Apple Cider Punch Martini View Recipe Make your martini fancier (and spicier) than usual by shaking together this classy apple cider cocktail with vodka. But just because it's fancy doesn't mean it's complicated. All you need is a handful of ingredients (most of which you probably already have on hand) and 5 minutes. Combine apple cider, orange juice, vodka, and the juice from one lemon wedge, and serve it shaken (not stirred!) with a dash of white wine and a few apple slices. Buy It: Stainless-Steel Cocktail Shaker ($13, Williams Sonoma) 09 of 15 Cider Mulled Wine View Recipe Brie Passano White wine-lovers, it's time to celebrate—there's a mulled wine recipe for you! This white mulled wine recipe is even more than meets the eye because it has a few cups of apple cider mixed in, along with 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 for an apple cider rum cocktail. The Best Wine Products for Wine Lovers That Will Actually Get Used 10 of 15 Apple Cider Punch View Recipe Tina Rupp 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. 11 of 15 Hot Apple Cider with Calvados View Recipe Colleen Duffley As the name suggests, this hot apple cider alcoholic drink is best for sipping in cold weather. Simmer apple cider, strong tea, and cinnamon sticks to make this drink that warms you from the inside out, and be sure to add a splash of apple brandy at the end. Serve in mugs with cinnamon sticks and crab apples to beautifully garnish each mug. Buy It: Lecompte Calvados Originel ($52, ReserveBar) 12 of 15 Autumn Sangria View Recipe Andy Lyons We hope you have plenty of fresh seasonal fruits on hand, because you'll need them for this fall drink with apple cider. Float fresh figs, plums, and apricots in a mix of red wine and sparkling apple cider to make this delicious sangria recipe. This apple cider cocktail is great for autumn celebrations—it makes enough for a crowd, and you can stir it together 24 hours in advance. Buy It: Glass Round Pitcher ($13, Target) 13 of 15 Lemonade Cider with Ginger Swizzle Sticks View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul One part summer and two parts fall, this lemonade-apple cider punch was made for anyone who's not quite ready to let go of sunny summer days. Slow-cook the punch mixture with a few fall spices (ginger, cinnamon, and allspice) for a warm, cozy apple cider drink. You can leave this recipe alcohol-free if you want, but mix in a dash of apple brandy if you want to give it a boozy twist. 17 Delicious and Easy Champagne Cocktail Recipes Fit for Any Celebration 14 of 15 Cranberry Cider Sangria View Recipe Andy Lyons Besides apples, what other ingredient really says fall? Cranberries, of course! Mix the apple juice with pomegranate-cranberry juice and brandy to make this yummy cold-weather apple cider mixed drink. Of course, sangria is all about the garnishes you serve with it, so fill your pitcher with apple wedges, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise before you start doling out glasses. 15 of 15 Apple Cider Cocktail View Recipe Con Poulos 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 8 servings, so grab a few friends to share it with on a crisp fall night. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit