It’s finally that time again where holiday flavors become more common in cocktails and dishes. We love a good cup of apple cider, but we love an apple cider cocktail even more! This adult apple cider cocktail embodies fall’s favorite flavors – apple and cinnamon! The homemade cinnamon simple syrup takes this cocktail to the next level. Garnish with an apple slice and a sprinkle of cinnamon to impress holiday guests.

 

Ingredients:

Spiced Adult Apple Cider Cocktail Recipe
  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • 2 oz. Raw Apple Cider
  • ½ oz. Lemon Juice
  • ½ oz. Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

  • ½ Cup Water
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks

Tools You’ll Need:

Shaking Tins

Jigger

Barspoon

Hawthorne Strainer

Preparation Steps:

  1. To make the simple syrup: combine your water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the 3 cinnamon sticks. Let infuse for 4 hours to overnight. Strain and store in the fridge. 
  2. To make the cocktail: combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled – about 10 seconds.
  3. Strain and pour into your serving glass and garnish with cinnamon and an apple slice if desired.