Cozy Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail
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When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to crunch under your feet, there’s nothing better than a cozy drink that tastes like fall wrapped in a blanket. This delightful Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail brings together sweet apple cider, your favorite whiskey or vodka, and just a splash of our Cara Cara Orange Balsamic (or Cinnamon Pear Balsamic!) to create that caramel-apple-on-a-stick flavor we all love — but with a grown-up twist.
Perfect for sipping by the fire, hosting friends after apple-picking, or adding a festive touch to Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving. And yes… you can make it non-alcoholic too!
Why It Works:
• Sweet apple cider + citrus brightness from the balsamic
• Smooth vanilla-caramel finish from caramel drizzle
• Optional spiced rim = 100% fall magic
Raise a glass to sweater season! 🧣🥂
Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail
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Category
Drink
Cuisine
American
Author:
The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
A cozy fall cocktail that blends apple cider, caramel, and our Cara Cara Orange or Cinnamon Pear Balsamic for a warm and delicious seasonal sip. Easy to batch for parties — and can be made non-alcoholic!
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz whiskey (or vodka — your choice!)
- 1 Tbsp Caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzle)
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1 Tbsp Cara Cara Orange Balsamic (or Cinnamon Pear Balsamic!)
- Ice
- Apple slice
- Cinnamon sugar rim
- Non-Alcoholic Version:
- Replace whiskey with sparkling water or ginger ale
Directions
- Optional: Rim a glass with caramel sauce and dip into cinnamon sugar.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a shaker, combine apple cider, whiskey/vodka, caramel sauce, and balsamic.
- Shake well for 10–15 seconds to blend and chill.
- Pour over ice and garnish with an apple slice.
- Cheers — enjoy your cozy caramel treat!
Recipe Note
- Warm it up and serve as a hot toddy version❄️🔥
- Make a big batch in a pitcher for holiday parties
- Try adding a splash of Maple Balsamic for extra depth