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Christmas Apple Cider Recipe

This Christmas apple cider recipe is perfect for sharing with a crowd around the holidays. If you love the taste of warm apple cider, this spiked version with whiskey will be a huge hit. 

This apple cider cocktail is perfect for sipping around the Christmas tree or enjoying by the fire. 

If you are a fan of apple cider, you will love this tasty cocktail that takes just minutes to make. 

 Read on for the recipe and all the details. 

Christmas apple cider recipe

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Why you’ll love this Christmas Apple Cider Cocktail

spiked apple cider recipe

This Spiked Apple Cider is:

  • Warming
  • Perfect for the holidays
  • Comforting
  • Easy to make
  • Smells great

How do you make Christmas Apple Cider ?

mulled apple cider

This Christmas apple cider recipe is so easy to make. You know need 3 ingredients, the main one being some good quality apple cider (I bought mine at a local apple orchard when I went for a visit). 

What’s In The Christmas Apple Cider?

maple bacon whiskey apple cider cocktail

To make this apple cider, you just need the cider, cinnamon sticks and some whiskey. 

I used Saddleback Maple Bacon Whiskey for my Christmas apple cider because it tastes amazing and smells even better. Plus – you can never go wrong with bacon, can you? 

SaddleBack was first released in 2017, and is made by combining Canadian whisky along with natural maple syrup and bacon flavours. 

If you don’t fancy Maple bacon whiskey, any whiskey or even Bourbon will work great and will give your apple cider a nice smokey taste. 

  • 2 ounces Whiskey (Bacon or regular)
  • 8 oz Apple Cider
  • 4 Cinnamon sticks
  • Apple slices and/or cinnamon stick for garnish

How To Make Christmas Apple Cider 

spiked apple cider

 

Step 1:Heat The Apple Cider

Slowly heat your apple cider on the stove set at low. Do not let it boil. 

Step 2: Add Cinnamon Sticks

Add 3 cinnamon sticks to the apple cider while it heats up. 

Step 3: Remove From Heat

Once the apple cider is warm, pour it into a mug or glass of your choice.

Step 4: Add Whiskey

Pour 2oz of whiskey into the cider

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

Garnish your drink with one cinnamon stick and apple slices if desired. 

christmas apple cider recipe

 

christmas apple cider recipe
Yield: 1

Christmas Apple Cider Recipe

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This festive apple cider recipe is so warm and comforting, it is perfect for any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Apple Cider
  • 2 oz Maple Bacon Whiskey
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks

Instructions

  1. Slowly heat your apple cider on the stove set at low. Do not let it boil. 
  2. Add 3 cinnamon sticks to the apple cider while it heats up. 
  3. Once the apple cider is warm, pour it into a mug or glass of your choice.
  4. Pour 2oz of whiskey into the cider
  5. Garnish your drink with one cinnamon stick and apple slices if desired. 

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