Spiced Apple Cider Cosmo

These Spiced Apple Cider Cosmos are a delightful way to celebrate the autumn season! They're a perfect blend of warm spices, sweet apple cider, and vibrant citrus notes, with a hint of orange liqueur for a modern twist on a classic favorite. Served chilled in elegant coupe or martini glasses, this cocktail is a refreshing and sophisticated choice for fall gatherings.

Spiced Apple Cider Cosmo

A delightful blend of warm spices, apple cider, citrus, and orange liqueur, making a perfect fall cocktail.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 oz cinnamon simple syrup
  • 2 oz apple cider
  • 1.50 oz vodka
  • 0.50 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime or lemon juice (approximately half a lime or 1/4 lemon)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and add the cinnamon stick.
  3. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool with the cinnamon stick steeping in it.
  4. Transfer the syrup to a mason jar or airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately.
  5. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the cooled cinnamon syrup, apple cider, vodka, orange liqueur, and lime/lemon juice.
  6. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until well combined and chilled.
  7. Strain into a coupe or martini glass and serve. Garnish with apple slices or cinnamon sticks, if desired.