Delicious and simple spiced cider bourbon cocktail. I used nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves finally added some club soda to make little fizz.
Happy New Year.
For me 2018 has left on a sad note, yes, I lost my dad in December. Now I don’t have mom or dad, both have left me. So not much celebration in my house. But I love to enjoy cocktail in New Year’s Eve. If you are celebrating the New Year party, try this Spiced cider bourbon cocktail. Simple and easy you need only spices and apple cider along with your favorite bourbon.
I used Jim beam bourbon, you can use your favorite one.
This spiced cider bourbon cocktail is a delicious variation on the traditional!
In this recipe I combined warm spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves with sweet brown sugar, apple cider and rum, all topped with a little club soda to create that delicious fizz.
You can welcome the New Year with this delicious drink. You can make ahead spiced apple cider, when guest arrive you can combine with bourbon and club soda and serve.
If you want, you can garnish with apple slice. Apple cider are on sale these days, I got half a gallon for 98 cents.
Since we are not going out for any party and not in a mood to use champagne or sparkling wine-based cocktail, I tried this simple yet great tasting cocktail.
Earlier I have tried bourbon and pineapple juice cocktail that is also wonderful tasting one.
True cider is produced with an apple press and yields a juice with a sweet-tart taste and an opaque color, due to the tiny bits of apple suspended in the amber liquid.
If you have time to check it out, here are my recipe of Homemade apple cider and apple butter
I think you can play with flavors add some fresh ginger or black pepper corn to bring out spicier note. May be next time I am going to give it a try.
Happy New Year to all, wishing that the new year brings you all the happiness you wished for.
Spiced cider bourbon cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3-4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 oz bourbon
- 2 oz club soda
Instructions
- Combine spices, brown sugar, and apple cider in a pot and bring to boil. Strain and set aside.
- In a high ball glass add ice and then bourbon and club soda and finally fill with spiced apple cider.
- Enjoy
Nutrition
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Kyra Rodriguez says
I love making mixed drinks. But, I haven't tried this yet. I love drinking apple cider every morning though~
Natalie says
I love me a cup of cider for sure, but my alcohol of choice is crown royal apple. It's smooth and doesn't hit you til the 7th glass. haha
Anjali W says
I really love making and trying out new cocktails. This one seems really delicious and interesting. I am going to try it out too! Thanks for the recipe.
Bindu Thomas says
So sorry for your lose. This drink looks tasty, I was actually looking up drinks to make while we waited to bring in the New Year. Thanks.
Dr. K. Lee Banks says
I'm sorry to hear about your losses. I have also lost both of my parents, so I truly empathize. On the other topic, your drink concoctions look good and worth trying.
April Perez says
I have all these ingredients at home! I'll try them this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Dalene Ekirapa says
I take an apple cider shake each morning and it's been awesome. Apple cider can be so good for the health so for sure, way to go with your cocktail.
Melissa Guida-Richards says
My husband and I love sweet drinks so this sounds divine. I am sending this to him now so we can try it soon!
David Elliott says
I love a good bourbon. This sounds like a great drink for a new years party for sure. I would love to take a taste.
Farrah Less says
My condolences losing someone you love is tough. May time healed your heart. On the other hand apple cider is my husband favorite I would be happy to make this drink for him this weekend.
Terri Beavers says
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, I will keep you in my prayers. This drink looks tasty, I was actually looking up drinks to make while we waited to bring in the New Year. I'll have to keep this one in mind for our next party, thanks for sharing.
FoodyFoodie says
Sorry to hear about your lost. But the drink could have refreshed your mind a little bit.
Kimberly Croisant says
Looks yummy. When I did drink, this was my drink of choice. But no longer to I indulge.
Devyani Ray says
I am sure this will taste awesome.
Jeanine says
I don’t drink at all but this looks like a fun drink to serve at a party or get together! Looks tasty!
nicole durham says
My brother just brought some alcohol home and was looking up new recipes for cocktails to try. I think he will really love this one since he's such a huge fan of apple cider already. Thanks for sharing. #PrintingItNow
Lisa Favre says
I hardly make cocktails but you're inspiring me to start!! I think my husband would love this one because of the bourbon.
Becca Wilson says
This cocktail looks like it would be so good. I definitely want to give it a try.
Natalia says
I love cider, but I've never tried it together with bourbon! I'm really excited to try this recipe out! I bet it would be a great drink for any type of a party, especially during carnival! 🙂
Jessi Joachim says
I am not normally a huge bourbon drinker but this spiced cider looks amazing! My husband really loves bourbon so I will have to make this for use maybe this weekend
Tim B says
Wish I'd seen this before New Years Eve! I'd have toasted the New Year with this apple cider and bourbon cocktail. Will absolutely be mixing myself up one of these.
Pam says
I love a good cocktail. This one sounds like it would be perfect for fall and winter.
Ruth I says
I am not a drinker but I am sure my friends would enjoy this. It looks so easy to make!
Danielle Wolter says
I am just so in love with the flavors here. This is my kind of drink (although I'd make it a virgin). Spiced cider is one of my favs 🙂
Nikki says
That looks like a great cocktail for a party! I don't really drink anymore because of my medications, but I have friends who are always looking for a fun new cocktail recipe. I'll pass it along!
Alyssa H says
I’m not a bourbon person but I love apple anything so this still sounds delicious to me. I want to try it!
Mahy Elamin says
This spiked apple cider sounds perfect to me! Bourbon is my go to during the fall and winter. Cheers!
Ankita says
I am sure to try this covktail. Cinnamon & nutmeg hmm love the idea.
Gene says
Great spice mix in here. It feels so like fall, but on the rocks.
Marysa says
I live in Upstate NY and there is so much local cider around here, it would be fun to make your recipe. We love cider and I think it will be fun to try a new drink with it!
Alexandra says
This sounds delicious - what a great combination of flavours! I will try this next time I have friends over 🙂
Heather says
I'm not a drinker, but I'm a huge cider fan! I would definitely try this without the bourbon.
Dennis Littley says
I am so sorry for your loss. I can imagine Christmas wasn't very merry. The ginger and peppercorn is a great idea. This definitely looks worth trying.
Jeannette (Jay Joy) says
OK, please don't hate me. I am going to try this delicious and simple spiced cider bourbon cocktail WITHOUT the bourbon. It just looks so amazing, but I don't drink! I can't resist an apple cider recipe!
Tara Pittman says
Looks like a tasty drink to me. It is a perfect drink for the new year.
Amber Myers says
This looks like a tasty cocktail. I need to make one of these for sure. The kids are off on Winter Break, so I feel like this would help calm my nerves.
Liz says
My husband and I have been making so many cocktails lately, this one is definitely next on our list! So fun!
Joan says
Oh yum this looks so nice, I know it's a week day but I could do with one or 2 of this.
Candy says
For those who enjoy alcohol and Bourbon this I am sure would be a wonderful drink. Something new to try
Tasheena says
This would be perfect to make for my next brunch. I'm a huge fan of cider. It would be nice to try the two together in this recipe.
Cristina Petrini says
You tell me bourbon and you take me by the throat! This your drink is absolutely my death! Very good!
Tomi says
Sending prayers of condolence to you and your family on the loss of your father. My uncle loved Makers Mark and whenever I see a recipe that uses bourbon I am reminded of him and his holiday toasts. Always a glass of Makers Mark lifted high.
Melissa Chapman says
Sorry about your dad, I have been there for a few years now. I love that cocktail and a different taste than I had this New Years.
Jeanette says
My husband absolutely loves bourbon. I bet he would love this drink. I may have to make it for him because he had to go back to work today and I'm sure he could use a drink when he gets home.