Fall Cocktails with Apple Cider

Apple Cider Fall Cocktails

Maryland makes great ciders.  Maryland’s ciders are as diverse as Maryland’s wines.  You can have cider year round.  However, fall is the time of year people think about enjoying cider. Orchid CellarsCider can be served with a meal or as an aperitif. Dry ciders can be served slightly chilled and semi-dry ciders should be served chilled.  They are also good as a base for cocktails.We created  fall cocktails recipes using Orchid Cellars Meadery & Winery Lumberjack  Apple Cider for our recipes.  This cider is not alcohol free.  It has flavors of baked apples, spice clove, honey and low in acid. Here is our salute to fall. Grand Marnier© & Apple Cider MimosaApple cider mimosa is a twist on the traditional mimosas.  This is perfect to serve at your fall brunch.Ingredients

  • Apple Cider
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Grand Marnier
  • Apple Slices

Fill ½ of the champagne flute with apple ciderFill ½ of the champagne flute with sparkling wineTop with a splash of Grand MarnierGarnish with apple slices Fall CocktailsCaramel Bourbon CiderFall is my favorite time of the year.  I love being outside and all of the fall sports.  This apple cider recipe evokes memories of the things I love, like my big wonderful Southern family, football and tailgating.

  • Ice
  • 4 oz Bourbon
  • 1 cup of apple cider
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Caramel sauce (to taste)
  • Sugar

Fill a shaker with iceAdd Bourbon, apple cider, and lemon juice to shakerShake Bourbon mixturePour caramel along the cocktail glass rim. Caramel will drip in the glass.Dip the glass rim in sugarPour Bourbon mixture in the glassNote:  You can add caramel to the Bourbon mixture instead of rimming the cocktail glass.You can view more cider recipes at Vino 301’s Cider Drinks Pinterest page.  Cheers!!!!