Warm Spiked Apple Cider with Cinnamon Whiskey Recipe
This warm spiced apple cider recipe is one of the best holiday cocktail recipes around. This sweet cinnamon whiskey cocktail is a perfect nightcap or after-dinner drink.
A fantastic adult-only beverage to warm you up after being out in the cold. Grab a glass of this sweet & perfectly spiced drink to cheers. It’s wonderful for après-ski, holidays, or just to enjoy on a cozy evening by the fire.
Want more great cocktail recipes? Try our apple moonshine cocktail, coconut water margarita, and our favorite classic gin gimlet cocktail.
This is the coziest cocktail that will keep the chill out of the fall and winter nights. This warm spiked apple cider cocktail is a fantastic curl-up-by-the-fire drink. This is a great holiday drink for your small family get-together or just a solo night in.
I used warm apple cider a little cinnamon whiskey for a sweet and spicy punch! This is a fun, sweet, and great warm cocktail idea. The cinnamon stick garnish makes this feel extra cozy too!
This Hot Spiked Cider Cocktail Recipe Is:
- Sweet
- Earthy
- Warming
- Fruity
- Tart
- Perfectly Spiced
- Great for a holiday or Christmas party cocktail
One of the Best Cinnamon Whiskey Cocktails
This cocktail was inspired by my husband this week – we had a large gallon of apple cider that we hadn’t drank yet, so we decided to heat it up on the stove top. He suggested it would make a great mixer, so I went over to our liquor cabinet and found the cinnamon whiskey and voila!
A perfect pairing, this was one festive holiday drink. Definitely one to keep on hand for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any evening when you want a cozy drink.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Apple Cider – I used a local fresh-pressed apple cider as the base for this drink.
- Cinnamon Whiskey – like Fireball or a similar brand.
- Cinnamon sticks – I used organic ones that I got at the store. They make a nice garnish and aor gorgeous served in each glass.
This recipe is pretty sweet (to my taste) so it makes a really nice sipping drink. If you want yours less sweet, then I’d recommend halving the cider to 4 ounces, and replacing the remaining 4 ounces with hot water. That way you get most of the apple flavor, but not all of the sugar.
Additions and Substitutions
You could use apple juice in this recipe instead of apple cider. Feel free to use a bottled or pre-made cider if you can’t find fresh.
You could also use ground cinnamon instead of fresh cinnamon sticks.
How To Make This Recipe
- In a saucepan, heat the apple cider and cinnamon stick together until warm.
- Pour whiskey into a serving glass and top with the warm apple cider.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you absolutely could! It wouldn’t have as much cinnamon flavor (as the apple cider and cinnamon steep together in the warm version), but you can use a spiced cider to make up for that.
Yes, you can heat the apple cider and cinnamon together, and mix it with the whiskey in a glass just before serving.
Yes, you can make this recipe with regular whiskey, bourbon, or even spiced rum.
In addition to the cinnamon stick, you can use fresh sliced apples or star anise as garnishes.
More Fun Holiday Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love!
- Citrus Sangria with White Wine
- Lemon Basil Gin And Tonic
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- Roses Lime Cordial Recipe
- The Harvest Moon, An Apple Moonshine Cocktail Recipe
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Warm Spiked Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 ounces cinnamon whiskey
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the apple cider and cinnamon stick together until warm.
- Pour cinnamon whiskey into 2 serving glasses and top with the warm apple cider.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks, and enjoy!
Notes
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