Our Favorite Hard Cider Recipes

Hey there, cider enthusiasts! If you’re looking to elevate your love for hard cider, these 10 recipes are just what you need.

Perfect for any occasion, these recipes combine the crisp flavors of hard cider with various ingredients to create unique and delicious drinks.

Let’s dive into these refreshing concoctions and toast to the best of hard cider!

If you are itching to make your own cider at home, this is your place.

Spiced Apple Cider

Description

Spiced Apple Cider combines the warm flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with hard apple cider for a cozy drink perfect for fall.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

1. Pour the hard apple cider into a pot and heat gently.
2. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes, then serve warm.

Ginger Hard Cider

Description

Ginger Hard Cider is a zesty and spicy mix of hard cider and fresh ginger, perfect for a refreshing twist.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 oz ginger syrup
• Fresh ginger slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider into a glass.
2. Add ginger syrup and stir gently.
3. Garnish with fresh ginger slices.

Hard Cider Sangria

Description

Hard Cider Sangria is a fruity and refreshing mix of hard cider, apple slices, and a splash of brandy, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 oz brandy
• Apple slices
• Orange slices

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider and brandy into a pitcher.
2. Add apple and orange slices.
3. Stir and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Cranberry Hard Cider

Description

Cranberry Hard Cider combines the tartness of cranberry juice with hard cider, creating a vibrant and festive drink.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• Fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider and cranberry juice into a glass.
2. Stir gently and garnish with fresh cranberries.

Maple Hard Cider

Description

Maple Hard Cider is a sweet and cozy drink made with hard cider and a touch of maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider into a glass.
2. Add maple syrup and stir gently.

Hard Cider Mule

Description

Hard Cider Mule is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule, combining hard cider, vodka, and ginger beer for a refreshing cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz ginger beer
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider, vodka, and ginger beer into a glass.
2. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.

Hard Cider Mimosa

Description

Hard Cider Mimosa is a bubbly and fruity mix of hard cider and orange juice, perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider and orange juice into a glass.
2. Stir gently.

Caramel Apple Cider

Description

Caramel Apple Cider is a sweet and indulgent drink made with hard cider and caramel syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 oz caramel syrup
• Apple slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider into a glass.
2. Add caramel syrup and stir gently.
3. Garnish with apple slices.

Hard Cider Punch

Description

Hard Cider Punch is a festive mix of hard cider, apple juice, and a splash of rum, perfect for parties.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 oz rum
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider, apple juice, and rum into a punch bowl.
2. Stir gently and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Spiked Apple Cider Float

Description

Spiked Apple Cider Float is a fun and creamy drink made with hard cider and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider into a glass.
2. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Hard Cider & Fireball

Description

Hard Cider & Fireball is a spicy and warming cocktail made with hard cider and Fireball whiskey, perfect for those who like a little heat.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of hard cider
• 1 oz Fireball whiskey

Instructions

1. Pour the hard cider into a glass.
2. Add Fireball whiskey and stir gently.

Final Words

These hard cider recipes are sure to bring a refreshing and creative twist to your beverage lineup.

Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or hosting a gathering, these drinks are perfect for any occasion.

Don’t forget to check out our other seasonal drink recipes for even more inspiration. And if you want to see how easy it is to make your own cider at home, this is the link.

Cheers to a deliciously crisp experience!