10 Bewitching Apple Cider Cocktails for Your Halloween Bash

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Fall is here, and with it comes that unmistakable crispness in the air, the crunch of leaves beneath your boots, and of course the magic of apple cider season. First of all, thank you for being here! Whether you’re hosting a haunted soirée or just need something festive to sip on a chilly evening, I’m thrilled to share this collection with you.

Each one of these apple cider cocktails is a cozy, seasonal celebration in a glass—and honestly, they’re anything but boring!! From bubbling punches to smoky, spiced mules, these drinks are packed with flavor and flair. I promised you versatile, and here’s proof!

1. Poisoned Apple Cider

Ingredients:

• 4 oz apple cider
• 2 oz dark rum
• 1 oz blackberry liqueur
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• Ice
• Blackberries and a cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine apple cider, dark rum, blackberry liqueur, and lemon juice with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
3. Garnish with blackberries and a cinnamon stick.
4. Serve immediately.

2. Apple Cider Mimosa

Ingredients:

• 3 oz apple cider
• 3 oz sparkling wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
• 1/2 oz maple syrup (optional)
• Cinnamon sugar for rimming the glass
• Apple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a champagne flute with cinnamon sugar.
2. Pour the apple cider into the flute.
3. Top with sparkling wine.
4. If desired, add a touch of maple syrup for sweetness.
5. Garnish with an apple slice.
6. Serve immediately.

3. Apple Cider Margarita Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 2 oz apple cider
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
• Ice
• Cinnamon sugar for rimming the glass
• Lime wedge and apple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a glass with cinnamon sugar and fill with ice.
2. In a shaker, combine tequila, apple cider, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup (if using) with ice.
3. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and apple slice.
5. Serve immediately.

 4. Apple Cider Sangria

Ingredients:

• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 bottle (750 ml) white wine
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur
• 1 apple, sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, white wine, brandy, and orange liqueur.
2. Add the sliced apple, orange, cranberries, and cinnamon stick.
3. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Serve chilled in glasses over ice, ensuring each glass gets some of the fruit.
5. Serve immediately.

5. Caramel Vodka Apple Cider

Ingredients:

• 4 oz apple cider
• 2 oz caramel vodka
• 1/2 oz butterscotch schnapps (optional)
• Ice
• Caramel sauce for drizzling
• Apple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass filled with ice, combine apple cider, caramel vodka, and butterscotch schnapps (if using).
2. Stir well.
3. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
4. Garnish with an apple slice.
5. Serve immediately.

6. Spiced Apple Cider Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 4 oz apple cider
• 2 oz ginger beer
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• Ice
• Cinnamon stick and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a copper mug or glass filled with ice, combine vodka, apple cider, and lime juice.
2. Top with ginger beer.
3. Stir gently and garnish with a cinnamon stick and lime wedge.
4. Serve immediately.

7. Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz apple cider
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 2 dashes bitters
• Ice
• Orange twist and cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass filled with ice, combine bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup, and bitters.
2. Stir well.
3. Garnish with an orange twist and a cinnamon stick.
4. Serve immediately.