Recipes Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes 13 Spiked Apple Cider Cocktails to Celebrate the Season By Hannah Selinger Hannah Selinger Hannah Selinger is a food, wine, travel, and lifestyle writer with over 15 years of experience in print and digital content. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, Thrillist, Edible, Glamour, Wine Enthusiast, The Kitchn, Refinery29, Fodor's, Eater, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on October 29, 2020 Close Photo: SunnyDaysNora Apple season has arrived, and with it apple cider season. Have you considered this fall treat for use as the base in an autumn cocktail this year? If not, what are you waiting for? We've compiled some of our favorite hot and cold cocktail recipes featuring apple cider for when apples are at their finest. Cheers! 01 of 13 Texas Hot Apple Cider View Recipe House of Aqua Pineapple juice offers a little tropical vacation note to an otherwise New England-tasting libation. Cloves and nutmeg round out the flavor profile for a decidedly fall feel. "This will forever go on my Thanksgiving table," says reviewer linds. 02 of 13 Fall Festive-Tini View Recipe Tracy Ann Raise the stakes on your apple martini with this cocktail that incorporates apple cider, pear schnapps, pear vodka, and even ginger ale. It's a twist on that neon green apple martini that you see at just about every martini bar. "Can't wait to share this gem with friends for a cocktail party," says reviewer Tashia Jones. 03 of 13 Fall Apple Pumpkin Shandy View Recipe bd.weld What better way to ring in fall than with the flavors most central: apple and pumpkin. Spiced pumpkin beer and sweet apple cider combine in one incredible cocktail. And no flavor gets overpowered, which is undoubtedly this drink's superpower. "It was sooooooo good," raves reviewer Waterbabyaislynn. 04 of 13 Autumn Apple Pie Cocktail View Recipe SunnyDaysNora The only thing better than eating apple pie in the middle of fall is drinking it. This cocktail marries everything that is delicious about the quintessential autumn dessert and spikes it — apple cider style. Allrecipes users are in agreement on this recipe. It is, to hear reviewer SunnyDaysNora tell it, "Fabulous. This is fall in a glass." 05 of 13 Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Warm and fuzzy, indeed. Could it be the hint of dark rum that produces that warm feeling? Or perhaps it's the butterscotch schnapps. Whatever the culprit, the result is rave reviews: "I served this at a neighborhood open house after trick-or-treating and everyone loved it," says reviewer shellyk. 06 of 13 Pork Chop Cocktail View Recipe lutzflcat Don't let the name dissuade you. This cocktail is as fall as fall gets. Tipping toward savory, with thyme, mustard, and even Dijon mustard, this inventive cocktail earns its balance from none other than apple cider (and its punch from whiskey). Reviewer lutzflcat calls this one, "outside the box." 07 of 13 Grandma's Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine View Recipe Photo by Tara. For those who like their cocktails on the strong side, this moonshine-based libation is definitely a winner. Sweet, apple-centric, and full of the good stuff, this drink is sure to warm you up in every sense of the word. "It tastes exactly like apple pie," said Love2CookMommy. 08 of 13 Hot Spiked Cider View Recipe Sugarplum A cross between a hot cider and a hot-buttered rum, this cool-weather drink has lots of fans. Butter and rum bring this cocktail into holiday territory (and we're not complaining). "This is the best cider I've ever had," said reviewer tish. "I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it." 09 of 13 Spiked Caramel Apple Cider View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Convert humble ice cream, spiced rum, and apple cider into a rich, dessert-like, drink of your fall-loving dreams with this set-it-and-forget-it recipe. If fall had a smell, this would be it. "I recommend to warm you up on a chilly night," says reviewer Julie. 10 of 13 Apple Pie Moonshine View Recipe MattOlay V-H This batch cocktail is the kind of drink you can make and forget about for a while — which means you'll always have some on-hand when you need it the most. It's strong, apple-y, and great for adding in as a base to other apple cocktails. Or, sip it as an aperitif, all on its own. "This is the only recipe I use and I get compliments all the time," says reviewer Tracy Phipps. 11 of 13 Twisted Apple Cider View Recipe puppypen Apple cider, rum, cinnamon schnapps, and ice make for a frosty beverage on an equally frosty fall evening. If apples and an icy cold, slightly spiced drink are your thing, this drink is most definitely for you. "Pretty tasty and a nice new addition in the autumn," said Darbie Esther. 12 of 13 Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider View Recipe Culinary Envy Sugar, spice, cloves, freshly ground pepper, brandy, orange zest, apple cider, and everything nice. This drink has a warming, "home for the holidays," feel to it. Reviewer betty likes it for other reasons: "I like the fact that it is not too sweet." 13 of 13 Apple Cider Mimosa View Recipe Sandra Garth Apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and dried apple rings make classic mimosas fit for a festive fall brunch. Cheers! Browse more Cocktail Recipes. 10 Classic Cocktails Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit