Still haven’t decided what you’re drinking this Holiday? Here’s a secret, you can’t go wrong with cider. Granted apples and apple cider are now widely available all year round but nothing says fall and reminds me of the Holiday season quite like warm apple cider. If you’re unsure what to make to satisfy multiple taste-buds, here are some excellent recipes each unique in their own way but focused around warm apple cider.
Gingerbread Apple Martini (Courtesy of master mixologist Dale DeGroff)
- 1 oz. vanilla vodka
- 2 oz. Canton Ginger Liqueur
- 2 oz. apple cider
- Several drops lemon juice
- Orange zest
- Agave syrup
- Graham cracker crumbs
Rim a cocktail glass with agave syrup and graham cracker crumbs. Combine the remaining ingredients except for the orange zest in a shaker half-filled with cracked ice, and shake to chill. Strain into the prepared glass, and top with freshly grated orange zest
Canadian Stone Fence
- 2 oz apple cider
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1 1/2 oz Canadian Club Whisky
- 1 tsp sugar syrup
Mix all ingredients with cracked ice in a shaker or blender. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Cozy PAMA Cider (Courtesy of Pama)
2 Oz PAMA
3 Oz Hot Apple Cider
Cinnamon
Super Fine Sugar
Orange Peel Spiral
Heat white wine glass with hot water. Empty. Rim with Cinnamon and Super Fine Sugar. Add PAMA and Hot Mulled Apple Cider. Garnish with Orange Spiral.
The Apple SideCar
2 oz. Calvados Brandy (Or suitable apple brandy)
1 ½ oz. apple cider
½ oz. Amaretto
splash fresh lime juice
dried apple slices for garnish
Pour first four ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice to mixing glass and shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with a salted rim, add dried apple slices for garnish.
Kings Cider (Courtesy of Crown Royal)
- Crown Royal – 1 1/2oz
- Cider – 1 oz
- Honey – 1/4 oz
- Lemon Juice – .1/4 oz
Serve warm. Top with cinnamon & garnish with cinnamon stick.
Hot Apple Toddy (Classic Cocktail W/ an apple twist)
- 2 oz Apple brandy
- Hot Apple Cider
- 1 tsp sugar
- lemon wedge for garnish
- cinnamon stick for garnish
- 2-3 whole cloves for garnish
Hopefully I made life a little easier and guided you towards something to share with your family this Thanksgiving. If not, try one of these wonderful Recipes courtesy of Wild Turkey. If warmer drinks aren’t up your alley maybe cool off this Thanksgiving with an Iced Pumpkin Latte.
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4 Comments
I’m personally a big fan of a 16 ounce glass filled with 3 ounces of bourbon and ice cubes, filled with apple cider, and a pinch of cinnamon floated on top. It tastes and smells like apple pie, and I’ve never seen a recipe like it, nor have I seen something called “”Kentucky Apple Pie”, so that’s what I call it.
Sounds good. Gonna have to try it in the next couple o days…
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