**Kick off your holiday party with a glass of Spicy Sparkling Cider Cocktail, a delightful blend of apple cider, sparkling wine, and a touch of heat from ginger and cinnamon. Looking for a non-alcoholic version? The article also presents a Virgin Sparkling Cider that's equally festive and flavorful. And if you're in the mood for a warm and comforting drink, try the Mulled Cider with Apple Brandy, a classic recipe that exudes the essence of the season.**
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY SPARKLING CUCUMBER COCKTAIL
This is a spicy yet cool and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for a hot summer day.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Muddle 6 cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and hot sauce. Fill shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds.
- Fill 2 glasses with fresh ice. Strain vodka mixture into the glasses and top off with club soda. Garnish with remaining cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 19.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SPICY SPIKED CIDER
Served warm or on ice, our spicy spiked cider with rum and apple cider is a fall cocktail crowd-pleaser.
Provided by Inspired Taste
Categories Beverage
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, in small bowl, mix sugar and ground cinnamon. Pour onto plate; set aside.
- In 3-quart saucepan, place cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Add apple cider and orange juice; simmer 10 minutes (do not boil). Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, lightly moisten rim of each of 4 mugs or glasses. Invert mugs into cinnamon-sugar; twist until rim has been evenly coated.
- Add rum to cooled cider; strain to remove spices. Place ice in mugs; ladle cider over ice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
PEAR AND SPARKLING CIDER COCKTAILS
An earthy, sweet pear-cider cocktail is tinged with whiskey -- a perfect drink for a cold day. Martha Stewart.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir together pear nectar, cider, seltzer, and whiskey in a pitcher.
- Divide pear wedges among glasses, and pour in cocktail.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Chill your ingredients: This will help to create a refreshing and crisp cocktail. If you don't have time to chill your sparkling cider, you can place it in the freezer for about 15 minutes before using.
- Use fresh spices: Fresh spices will give your cocktail the best flavor. If you don't have fresh spices on hand, you can use dried spices, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a spicy sparkling cider cocktail. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. You could try adding different spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or you could use a different type of sparkling cider, such as apple cider or cranberry cider.
Conclusion:
A spicy sparkling cider cocktail is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. So next time you are looking for a festive and flavorful cocktail, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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