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Spiced Apple Cider Cocktail

This delicious spiced apple cider cocktail is full of warm spices, apple flavor and a dash of vodka. It's the perfect celebration of fall!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Tiffany

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Apple Cider
  • ¼ Cup Sugar
  • 1 Apple peeled and diced
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 3 ounces Vodka
  • ¼ Cup Ginger Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Ice Cubes
  • Fresh Thyme for garnish
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Instructions

  • Add the apple cider, sugar, diced apple and cinnamon stick to a small saucepan over medium heat.
    1 Cup Apple Cider, ¼ Cup Sugar, 1 Apple, 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • Once cooled, strain the cider mixture into a cocktail shaker.
  • Add the vodka, ginger syrup, lemon juice and ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake well.
    3 ounces Vodka, ¼ Cup Ginger Syrup, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, Ice Cubes
  • Pour the mixture into two chilled martini glasses and garnish with fresh thyme. Enjoy!
    Fresh Thyme

Notes

MAKE AHEAD: Prepare the drinks ahead of time and store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
GARNISH SUGGESTIONS:
    • Fresh thyme
    • Fresh apple slices
    • Whole spices, like star anise or whole cloves
    • Orange peel
    • Orange slices

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg