An Easy Apple Cider Cocktail Recipe

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It’s all about easy cocktails around Thanksgiving and this easy apple cider cocktail recipe is made with bourbon, sweetened with honey, and only has four ingredients total. It’s very easy to make and truly the best apple cocktail!

apple cider cocktail with cinnamon and apple slice

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A few fun ideas and delicious side dishes to go with your turkey! We’re linking all of the incredible Thanksgiving dishes from our friends below.

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apple cider bourbon cocktail with ice cube and cinnamon

Our portion of the dinner party was to come up with a welcoming cocktail. Greeting your guests with a cocktail, beer or a glass of wine is one of my top entertaining rules.

It helps your guests relax and spark conversation right away. I’m super excited about today’s cocktail recipe as it’s our take on a delicious apple crisp cocktail.

Also, check out these 30 apple cider cocktails!

Apple Cider Cocktail with Bourbon

It uses only four ingredients apple cider, apple bourbon, honey simple syrup, and lemon juice and those are the only four ingredients it needs.

Well, I did add a very small amount of freshly shaved nutmeg to the top, but I had too! I needed more of those festive flavors coming from the drink. This cocktail is Thanksgiving in a glass!

apple cider cocktail

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apple cocktail recipe with apples, bourbon and cinnamon

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Apple Crisp Thanksgiving Cocktail

An Easy Apple Crisp Cocktail Recipe

Apple cider cocktail recipe is made with bourbon, sweetened with honey and only has four ingredients total. It's very easy to make and truly the best apple cocktail!
4.91 from 10 votes
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces apple cider
  • 1 1/2 ounce apple-flavored whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce honey simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 medium cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Add the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with an apple slice and a little nutmeg.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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