Christmas Apple Cider Cocktail
Meet your new favorite Christmas apple cider cocktail - a simple mix that feels elegant enough for a holiday party yet cozy enough for a night by the Christmas tree. This drink brings together smooth apple whiskey, crisp cider, and the scent of fresh rosemary for a festive sip that tastes like Christmas in a glass. It’s quick to make, beautiful to serve, and guaranteed to earn a few “what’s in this?” compliments.
Servings: 1
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Honeycrisp apple or any crisp, sweet-tart variety
- 2 oz apple whiskey Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple or similar
- ⅓ cup apple cider preferably fresh and lightly tart
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- Crushed ice
Optional but lovely holiday touch:
- a cinnamon stick
- a few pomegranate arils
- a splash of sparkling cider or ginger beer
Instructions
- Dice the apple: Cut the half apple into small cubes. Save one thin slice for garnish.
- Fill the glass: Add a scoop of crushed ice and scatter in the diced apple for a pretty, fruity base.
- Pour and stir: Measure in the apple whiskey, top with cider, and stir gently. If your cider is sweet, add ¼ oz lemon juice or two dashes of bitters.
- Garnish: Tuck the apple slice along the glass and slide in the rosemary sprig.
Notes
Make It Merry
- Add sparkle: Top with an ounce of ginger beer or sparkling apple cider for bubbly holiday flair.
- Sweet twist: Stir in ½ oz maple syrup and a pinch of flaky salt for a dessert-style cocktail.
- Party pitcher: For eight servings, mix 16 oz whiskey, 2 cups cider, 8 dashes bitters, and 4 rosemary sprigs in a pitcher. Chill for up to 4 hours. Pour 4 oz per glass over ice and fresh apple pieces.