Best 2 Apple Cider Float Recipes

Refreshing and flavorful, an apple cider float is a delightful beverage that combines the crispness of apple cider with the creamy richness of vanilla ice cream. This classic drink is perfect for enjoying on a warm afternoon or as a special treat after dinner. In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for making apple cider floats at home: a traditional version and a boozy variation for adults. Both recipes are easy to follow and require just a few simple ingredients. So gather your friends and family, and let's get started on creating these irresistible apple cider floats!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY APPLE CIDER FLOAT

Creamy Apple Cider Float image

Had my first hot apple cider float at a fall festival here in western New York. Warm, creamy, and frothy. The mulling spices make it taste like you're drinking a hot cup of apple pie. Once you try it you can't put it down. Vanilla or pumpkin ice cream work best.

Provided by Rebecca Mustard

Categories Drinks Recipes Shakes and Floats Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 quart apple cider
2 tablespoons mulling spices, or to taste
12 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Heat apple cider and mulling spices in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer and steep until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Divide cider between 12 mugs and add a scoop of ice cream to each mug.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 26 mg, Sugar 14 g

CREAMY BOURBON APPLE CIDER FLOAT

Creamy Bourbon Apple Cider Float image

This makes such a festive cocktail to kick off your Thanksgiving cocktail hour! Make a kid-friendly version with just ice cream and sparkling nonalcoholic cider. Make sure all your ingredients are very cold when you mix this drink. This float makes lots of dramatic bubbles!

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 ½ fluid ounces bourbon
½ cup hard apple cider
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

Drop ice cream into the bottom of a champagne flute. Pour in bourbon; add cider slowly. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 27.1 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Tips:

Use fresh apples. Fresh apples will give your cider float the best flavor. If you can, use organic apples to avoid pesticides and other chemicals.
Make your own apple cider. Homemade apple cider is easy to make and tastes much better than store-bought cider. You can find recipes online or in cookbooks.
Use a good quality vanilla ice cream. The vanilla ice cream is the other main ingredient in an apple cider float, so it's important to use a good quality ice cream. Look for an ice cream that is made with real cream and has a rich, creamy flavor.
Garnish your apple cider float with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. This will add a festive touch to your drink.
Serve your apple cider float immediately. Apple cider floats are best enjoyed fresh. The ice cream will start to melt after a while, so it's best to drink your float as soon as it's made.

Conclusion:

Apple cider floats are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive drink to serve, give apple cider floats a try. You won't be disappointed!