Apple Cider Recipes 🍎 Warm, Spiced & Refreshingly Sweet

ByKarl S

From crisp autumn afternoons to holiday gatherings, apple cider is the drink that makes every season feel special.

Whether you’re sipping it hot by the fire, serving it chilled at a party, or spiking it for a little extra cheer, these recipes cover all the bases — from homemade batches to festive cocktails.

Homemade Apple Cider

Fresh, fragrant, and perfect for fall.

Ingredients:

  • Apples (mixed varieties)
  • Orange slices
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Cloves, allspice
  • Brown sugar (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine apples, orange, and spices in a large pot.
  2. Cover with water and simmer 2–3 hours.
  3. Mash fruit, strain liquid, and serve warm.

👉 Homemade Apple Cider Recipe

Hard Apple Cider

A crisp, bubbly homemade brew.

Ingredients:

  • Fresh apple cider (unpasteurized)
  • Champagne yeast
  • Sugar (optional, for higher ABV)

Instructions:

  1. Pour cider into sanitized fermenter.
  2. Add yeast, seal, and ferment 1–2 weeks.
  3. Bottle, chill, and enjoy once carbonated.

👉 Hard Apple Cider Recipe

Apple Cider Cocktail

Simple, sweet, and party-ready.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • Bourbon or whiskey
  • Lemon juice
  • Cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Shake cider, bourbon, and lemon juice with ice.
  2. Strain into a glass and garnish with cinnamon.

👉 Apple Cider Cocktail Recipe

Apple Cider Margarita

A fall twist on a summer classic.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • Tequila
  • Orange liqueur
  • Lime juice
  • Cinnamon sugar (for rim)

Instructions:

  1. Rim glass with cinnamon sugar.
  2. Shake cider, tequila, liqueur, and lime juice with ice.
  3. Pour into glass and serve.

👉 Apple Cider Margarita Recipe

Apple Cider Sangria

Light, fruity, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • White wine
  • Brandy
  • Sliced apples, pears, oranges
  • Cinnamon sticks

Instructions:

  1. Combine cider, wine, and brandy in pitcher.
  2. Add fruit and cinnamon.
  3. Chill 2+ hours before serving.

👉 Apple Cider Sangria Recipe

Apple Cider Punch

Festive and fizzy.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • Ginger ale or sparkling water
  • Fresh fruit slices
  • Cinnamon sticks

Instructions:

  1. Mix cider and ginger ale in punch bowl.
  2. Add fruit slices and cinnamon.
  3. Serve over ice.

👉 Apple Cider Punch Recipe

Hot Apple Cider

Classic and cozy.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Cloves, allspice
  • Orange peel

Instructions:

  1. Simmer cider with spices and orange peel.
  2. Strain and serve warm.

👉 Hot Apple Cider Recipe

Crockpot Apple Cider

Set it and forget it.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Cloves, star anise
  • Orange slices

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 3–4 hours.
  3. Serve hot.

👉 Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe

Mulled Apple Cider

Fragrant and deeply spiced.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Cloves, nutmeg
  • Orange zest

Instructions:

  1. Simmer cider with spices and zest for 30 min.
  2. Strain before serving.

👉 Mulled Apple Cider Recipe

Apple Cider Mimosa

Bubbly and brunch-ready.

Ingredients:

  • Apple cider
  • Champagne or prosecco
  • Apple slices (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Fill flute halfway with cider.
  2. Top with champagne.
  3. Garnish with apple slice.

👉 Apple Cider Mimosa Recipe

Pumpkin Apple Cider 🎃🍎🍂

Spiced, Cozy, and the Perfect Blend of Fall Flavors

👉 Pumpkin Cider Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: Cider for Every Season

From cozy winter mugs to refreshing summer cocktails, apple cider can do it all. Whether you’re brewing your own, spiking it for a holiday party, or serving it chilled on a sunny day, these recipes make cider the star of the glass.

Pro Tip: Keep a batch of homemade apple cider in the fridge — it’s a perfect mixer for cocktails, punches, and even marinades.

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