Oh no – not another apple cider recipe – I promise this is the last one. I had enough apple cider left to make a cocktail instead of just drinking it plain.
I live in apple country – Michigan is a big apple producer. A typical year yields 25 million bushel harvest. A light frost in the Spring of 2020 did affect some parts of the state so this number will probably be lower. We are experiencing a number of cancellations during covid-19 but nature never gets cancelled and Michigan once again has had a good year.
As I have mentioned before I am not a “cocktail” drinker but I do enjoy seasonal drinks like this one. Amaretto, apple cider and cinnamon – a perfect Fall cocktail.
Apple Cider-Amaretto Cocktail
Cinnamon-Sugar Rim:
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 -1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
Apple Cider-Amaretto Cocktail:
- 2-3 oz. amaretto liqueur – I like Disaronno – see Note (if you want to make a kid’s cocktail substitute 1/4-1/2 tsp. almond extract for every 2 tbsp. Amaretto) I used 1/2 tsp. for 2 oz. Amaretto. See below…
- 6 oz. apple cider
- 1/2-1 tsp. cinnamon
- cinnamon sticks to garnish
- apple slices to garnish
- ice cubes
Pour maple syrup into a shallow dish. Mix cinnamon and sugar in another small dish. Press the rim of each glass into the syrup, then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Fill glasses with ice. Add amaretto, cider and cinnamon in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds. Pour into glasses and garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices.
Makes 1 or 2 cocktails
Note: Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that originated in Saronno. It originally was flavored with bitter almonds but now it is prepared from a base of apricot stones, peach stones or almonds which provides the almond-like flavor of the liqueur. It’s delicious on its own, mixed in a cocktail or how about your coffee for a special holiday brunch.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
The picture below shows vodka which I didn’t add – it looks like I forgot to get the apple cider in the picture.
I meant to add the almond extract version. It was very good and the kids will love it, even adults if you don’t want the alcohol. I used 1/2 tsp. almond extract in place of 2 oz. Amaretto. I also added an apple slice.
Gotta take advantage of apple cider right now. 🍃🍎
I have been doing that for sure 🙂
This sounds amazing! I am going to pick up the ingredients this week and give it a try!
Thanks – it’s a simple but delicious cocktail using some of the flavors of Fall 🙂
Sound so tasty and refreshing. Sometimes apple seeds have an almond-like aroma, so I’m sure the almond liqueur paired so well with the cider. Need to give this a try! 🙂
Thanks Ronit – apple cider definitely tasted better with a little Amaretto added to it 🙂
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This sounds wonderful! I need to get some Amaretto – it’s just that time of year!
Thanks – Amaretto is a very tasty liqueur on its own and gave the cider a little kick 🙂
Where in Michigan are you located? We have a place near Traverse City
I have been living in Plymouth for the past 3 years since moving from my hometown of Ann Arbor. Traverse City is a beautiful area – use to visit a lot when a friend lived there 🙂
Sounds very refreshing cocktail and I can eat and drink anything if cinnamon is there.
Thanks – cinnamon is a favorite of mine too. I have quite the collection from ground to chips to sticks…
Woww, that’s wonderful!!
Thanks and it was delicious too – very Fallish 🙂
A very fallish drink Judi. I really like the maple suyrp cinnamon sugar rim and the non-alcoholic version is a great idea.
We had an exceptional apple crop over here this year as well. Although it been difficult to get pickers. Have a great Thanksgiving…
Thanks Ron – I thought so too! I just made the version without alcohol and its good – I meant to do that before I posted this. You know I have been to cider mills numerous times but can’t ever recall actually apple picking. You do the same Ron – have a nice Thanksgiving.
This sounds like a nice cocktail to serve with a cheese plate.
That’s a great idea Karen – perfect with a cheese plate or a charcuterie platter with lots of Fall items…
This sounds like the perfect cocktail for this time of year! Delicious idea!
If you like apple cider, cinnamon and almond flavoring you will love this beverage 🙂