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Spiked Apple Cider
This easy Spiked Apple Cider is a sweet, refreshing fall cocktail with real apple cider, spicy ginger beer, and smoky bourbon. It can also be made as a sweet apple cider mocktail for the kiddos!
Ingredients
- 3 oz apple cider
- 2 oz ginger beer, or ginger ale
- 1 oz bourbon, whiskey or rum
- crushed ice
- candied ginger and sliced fresh apple, optional garnish
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Instructions
- Mix apple cider and bourbon and pour over crushed ice. Add ginger beer and garnish with candied ginger and apple. Serve immediately.
Notes
Quality Apple Cider: The tastiest apple ciders are fresh-pressed. Look for cider without added sugars or preservatives for the best flavor.
Alcohol Content: If you want to adjust the strength of your cocktail, start with a smaller amount of bourbon, and then add more if desired. Be careful not to overpower the natural apple cider flavor.
Sweeten as Needed: If your drink is a little too sharp, you can add a touch of sweetness with some honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup.
Garnish Options: Garnishes like citrus slices, apples, cinnamon sticks, or sprigs of fresh herbs (like rosemary) can really elevate your drink experience.
Cinnamon Sugar Rim: Another fun option is to rim your glass with cinnamon sugar. Place a mixture of granulated sugar or raw sugar and a pinch of cinnamon on a shallow plate. Use a lemon, orange or honey to wet the rim of your glass and press it into the cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 124kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 87mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.2mg