Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

apple juice in a glass with apple slices.

5 from 2 votes

This cozy and comforting warm cocktail made from Apple Cider (or juice) and Bourbon is the perfect blend of apple, spices, cider, and bourbon classic cocktail flavors for your Autumn Oktoberfest or holiday gatherings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Beverages, Christmas, Thanksgiving

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Ingredients

64 oz Apple Cider or juice
6 Cinnamon sticks about 3" long
12 Cloves whole
4 Apples varied colors, cored and sliced - skins on
2 Oranges Sliced into thin circles, peels left on
2 cups Bourbon
2 Apples extra to garnish each mug
Honey optional, use to taste if you want a sweeter cocktail

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cut the fruit into slices. Core and slice the apples.
4 Apples, 2 Oranges
Place the cider or juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, and cut apples into a medium size pot over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
64 oz Apple Cider, 12 Cloves, 6 Cinnamon sticks
Remove the pot from heat. Using a slotted spoon, lift out the pieces of cooked fruit and spices. Stir in the bourbon, and serve this cocktail in mugs. Garnish with thin apple wedge slices. Add honey to taste if desired. Serve immediately.
2 cups Bourbon, 2 Apples, Honey

Notes

Using a crockpot allows your bourbon and apple cocktail to stay warm for an extended duration during a party.
Do not leave the spices in the simmering pot for more than 30 minutes, as they will slowly turn the apple cider a little bitter over time.