Drinks Cocktails 7 Cozy, Comforting Apple Cider Cocktails Grab a gallon of apple cider — you'll want to make all of these drinks. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 4, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Liberty Fennell Even if you're not spending an idyllic afternoon picking apples and snacking on cider doughnuts, there's plenty you can do with a jug of apple cider from a farm or the grocery store. Mix it with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau to make an Apple Cider Margarita with a cinnamon sugar rim, or pour a perfect counterpart to bourbon in a batch of Bushels and Barrels. These are our favorite cozy cocktails that call for apple cider. 01 of 07 Bushels and Barrels Frederick Hardy II / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Risha Carnes Apples and bourbon are a match made in heaven and this fruity cocktail takes things a step further by doubling down on apple flavor. The combination of tangy apple cider, sweet apple brandy, and cinnamon syrup creates a warming, autumnal bourbon cocktail that has the aroma of fresh apple pie. Get the Recipe 02 of 07 Apple Cider Margarita Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele Apple cider and tequila might sound like an odd couple, but trust us, they’re the dynamic duo your taste buds never knew they needed. Get the Recipe 03 of 07 Hot Buttered Spike Cider Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Christina Daley This spiked cider recipe is warming, sweet, and has just the right amount of spiced gold rum. Pumpkin pie spice offers an easy way to add autumnal flavor, while butter adds richness and makes the drink velvety. The cider is perfect for fall and winter, especially if you're entertaining outdoors and dealing with chilly weather. Get the Recipe 04 of 07 Apple Cider Aperol Spritz Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Liberty Fennell Once you try apple cider and Aperol together, you'll wonder why the combination isn't more common. Get the Recipe 05 of 07 Stone Wall © Frances Janisch This updated version of a Stone Wall mixes rum with ginger beer and apple cider for a refreshing, fall-friendly cocktail. Get the Recipe 06 of 07 Hot Mulled Cider © Keller & Keller Ken Oringer preheats the Thermos he uses to transport his deliciously spiced cider by filling it with boiling water and letting it sit for a few minutes. Pouring the mulled cider into a Thermos that's already warm helps keep the drink hot. Get the Recipe 07 of 07 Hard Cider Sangria © Christina Holmes Instead of the usual base of wine, this juicy sangria is made with hard cider spiked with lemon juice and apple brandy. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit