Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
This Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail recipe makes a delicious drink you’ll be sipping the entire holiday season right through tailgate parties! It’s simple to make and is ready in minutes. A cozy cocktail that will warm you up from the inside out, we think you’re going to love this one!
So simple to throw together and sip on as you watch the evening sky, this fall cocktail is perfect for a romantic night in, but it’s also great to whip up a batch for a fall gathering when you are entertaining guests.
If you are a bourbon drinker, you’re going to love this recipe. It’s a delicious cocktail for any occasion. Check out my mimosa with apple cider, too. It makes a great addition to brunch! Serve it alongside this Breakfast Charcuterie Board.
Why You’ll Love Our Apple Cider with Bourbon Recipe
- Cooler Weather Cocktail: You will find this to be a fantastic cocktail for the fall season. You get that smooth bourbon and sweet cider all in one perfect drink. The warming effect of the bourbon will take away the chill or those cooler nights.
- Simple Ingredients: Just three ingredients to make, it’s a quick, no-fuss mixed drink.
- Make a Glass Or Pitcher: You can easily adjust this drink to serve a single glass for you or whip up a batch to serve a handful of people.
What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe
- apple cider
- bourbon
- ginger ale
- apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish
How to Make a Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
Add ice to the glass.
Pour in bourbon.
Add apple cider.
Top with ginger ale, stirring lightly until combined.
Garnish with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick.
Substitutions and Variations
Instead of fresh apple cider, you can swap it with pear or apple juice.
Swap the bourbon with a flavored whiskey or spiced rum for a flavor twist to the cocktail.
You can use lemon-lime soda or club soda in place of the ginger ale in the recipe.
​If you want a bit of a zesty bite, add ginger beer to the cocktail.
Add simple syrup to adjust the sweetness if you want this cocktail to be sweeter. Maple syrup or honey can also be added. It will also add layers of flavor to the drink.
Add an ounce of cranberry juice, along with the apple cider, for a cran-apple drink.
Fresh lemon juice or orange juice can be added for a bit of a citrus twist. Garnish with a lemon or orange peel.
Top Tips
Make sure the liquid ingredients are ice cold before making the cocktail. This way, the drink won’t get too watered down in the shaker.
I recommend not making the drink until you are ready to serve.
This is a recipe that can be adjusted to fit your preference. Less bourbon will make it a little less boozy and a bit sweeter. More bourbon gives it a stronger flavor.
I recommend stirring gently and not harshly, as it can deflate the ginger ale bubbles.
You can use any bourbon for this recipe, though the quality of the bourbon will affect the flavor. So make sure to use a bourbon you enjoy.
Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces apple cider
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 2 ounces ginger ale
- 1 slice apple garnish
- 1 stick Cinnamon garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to your glass.
- Pour in apple cider and bourbon.
- Top with ginger ale, stirring lightly until combined.
- Garnish with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick.
