Description

These 10 Apple Cider Cocktails for Halloween bring together the sweet, tart flavor of apple cider with a variety of spirits to create festive and cozy drinks perfect for autumn gatherings. From warm toddies to sparkling sangrias, each cocktail is easy to make and packed with seasonal charm.

Ingredients

Fresh apple cider

Whiskey, bourbon, or rye

Vodka

Rum (spiced or dark)

Gin

Tequila

Champagne or prosecco

Ginger beer or ginger ale

Cinnamon sticks

Cloves

Nutmeg

Star anise

Citrus (lemon, lime, orange)

Honey or maple syrup

Caramel sauce (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Apple Cider Bourbon Smash – Muddle orange slices with apple cider, shake with bourbon, and strain over ice.
Spiced Rum Apple Cider Punch – Mix apple cider, spiced rum, and ginger ale in a pitcher. Serve with apple slices.
Caramel Apple Martini – Shake apple cider with vodka and caramel sauce. Serve in a caramel and sugar-rimmed martini glass.
Apple Cider Margarita – Combine tequila, apple cider, lime juice, and triple sec. Serve over ice with a cinnamon-sugar rim.
Hot Apple Cider Toddy – Warm apple cider with cloves and cinnamon. Stir in whiskey and garnish with a lemon slice.
Apple Cider Mule – Mix apple cider, vodka, and lime juice. Top with ginger beer in a copper mug.
Apple Cider Gin Fizz – Shake gin, apple cider, lemon juice, and honey. Top with soda water.
Dark & Spooky Apple Cider – Stir dark rum into apple cider and add a splash of ginger beer.
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria – Mix apple cider, prosecco, brandy, and sliced fruit in a pitcher.
Witch’s Brew Apple Cider Cocktail – Shake apple cider with black vodka and lemon juice. Serve in a black-rimmed glass.

Notes

Use store-bought or fresh-pressed apple cider depending on preference.

Spice up cider with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, or nutmeg for extra flavor.

Batch sangria and punch cocktails ahead of time for parties.

Add dry ice for a spooky Halloween presentation.

Make mocktail versions by skipping alcohol and keeping the mixers.

Prep Time: 5 minutes per cocktail
Cook Time: 10 minutes (for hot cider)
Category: Cocktails
Method: Mixed/Shaken
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg