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Why I Love to Make This Spiked Apple Cider
Apple cider is the quintessential flavor of autumn. In this drink, whiskey is mixed with a small amount of orange liqueur to provide a sweet citrus flavor, bringing cozy fall flavor to the cider. To finish, a splash of ginger beer is poured on top. For this cocktail, I use 100% apple cider. There’s no sugar added, no other flavorings, and no filtering. It’s simply pressed apples with the best sweet-and-tart flavor.
The main alcohol in this recipe is whiskey, which is made from fermented grain. The grain can be rye, wheat, or corn, each resulting in a distinct flavor. Whiskey is often a drink on its own, usually sipped slowly, but it’s the perfect complement to apple cider. This is the perfect drink, feeling both seasonal and refreshing!
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Spiked Apple Cider
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ¼ cup ginger beer
- dash of ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 homemade apple chip (optional)
Instructions
- To a glass, combine the whiskey, orange liqueur, and apple cider.2 oz whiskey, ½ oz orange liqueur, ½ cup apple cider
- Add in as many ice cubes as desired.1 cup ice cubes
- Top with ginger beer, cinnamon, and homemade apple chip.¼ cup ginger beer, dash of ground cinnamon (optional), 1 homemade apple chip (optional)
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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