5 Ingredient Apple Cider Old Fashioned co*cktail Recipe - Sweetphi (2024)

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This 5 ingredient apple cider old fashioned co*cktail recipe is crazy delicious and perfect for fall (or any time of year). Let’s just say that recipe testing this time around was super fun!

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In Wisconsin, where the whole SweetPhi team lives, fall means apple picking! Going to an apple orchard is always a crowded activity any fall weekend so sometimes it’s easier just to grab a jug of apple cider, which was the exact inspiration for this recipe!

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What is an old fashioned?

  • Old fashioned co*cktails are especially popular – and full of tradition – in Wisconsin. They’re a staple at parties and on co*cktail bar menus everywhere.An old fashioned is typically made with sugar (muddled with bitters and water), whiskey (rye or bourbon) and the addition of an orange slice and/or cherry. You can order them sweet or sour and that shifts the ingredients a bit.

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What ingredients do you need for an apple cider old fashioned?

  1. Sugar
  2. Bitters
  3. Apple cider
  4. Bourbon
  5. Apple slices – for garnish

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To make this old fashioned, you simply need to combine the sugar and bitters then add apple cider and bourbon. Add ice, give it a good stir and enjoy!

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This apple cider old fashioned is THE drink of fall. Apple cider and bourbon pair perfectly, and the bitters and fresh apple make an all-around balanced co*cktail. Delish!

Other recipes you might enjoy:

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  • 5 Ingredient Raspberry Collins co*cktail

5 Ingredient Apple Cider Old Fashioned co*cktail Recipe - Sweetphi (6)

5 Ingredient Apple Cider Old Fashioned co*cktail Recipe

This 5 ingredient apple cider old fashioned co*cktail recipe is crazy delicious and perfect for fall (or any time of year)!

4.60 from 22 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • 4 oz apple cider
  • 3 oz bourbon
  • apple slices for garnish optional
  • 4 ice cubes

Instructions

  • In a glass add the sugar and bitters, stir to dissolve the sugar.

  • Pour in the apple cider and bourbon. Add ice cubes, stir to combine.

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  • Garnish with fresh apple slice(s) if desired, and enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g

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  1. Elliott says

    5 Ingredient Apple Cider Old Fashioned co*cktail Recipe - Sweetphi (12)
    Great! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe!

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    • Sweetphi says

      So glad you enjoyed it!

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    • Sweetphi says

      You’re so welcome, I think you’d absolutely LOVE this co*cktail recipe 🙂

      Reply

  2. eric levine says

    5 Ingredient Apple Cider Old Fashioned co*cktail Recipe - Sweetphi (14)
    Taught my g-daughter this recipe to teach her how to read a recipe and cook it. Came out delicious.
    Thank you, Phi!

    Reply

    • Sweetphi says

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe, thank you for your lovely feedback.

      Reply

  3. Healthy Kitchen 101 says

    Hey Phi, Bourbon is the best choice for co*cktails!! Happy drinks~ 🙂
    – Natalie

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    • Sweetphi says

      Thank you so much, so glad you like bourbon 😉

      Reply

  4. Fix Your Skin says

    Can’t wait to try out this recipe this weekend. All the ingredients sound delicious. As a passionate home cook, your recipes inspire me. Thank you.

    Reply

    • Sweetphi says

      So glad you like my recipes, thank you for stopping by 🙂

      Reply

  5. Jessica says

    This looks delicious and absolutely perfect for Fall!

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    • Sweetphi says

      This is definitely my new favorite fall co*cktail 🙂

      Reply

  6. Kay B says

    Being from Wisconsin, I totally love Old Fashioneds and your version sounds oerfect for fall! ❤️??

    Reply

    • Sweetphi says

      I’m so glad you appreciate old fashioneds, these fall ones, they’re sooo good!

      Reply

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FAQs

What is apple cider with alcohol called? ›

Apple cider is apple juice that has not been filtered and still contains all the apple pieces, pulp, and sediment. It is the raw, purer version of apple juice. To make an alcoholic cider, yeast is added which converts the sugar into alcohol. Simple right? Hard cider is the adult version of apple cider.

What whiskey goes best with apple cider? ›

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What is vodka and cider called? ›

An apple martini (appletini for short) is a co*cktail containing vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy.

What is the Old Fashioned family of co*cktails? ›

co*cktails in the Old fashioned family include the Monte Carlo (Rye whiskey, Benedictine. Angostura Bitters, lemon twist, no sugar), American Trilogy (Rye & Applejack, orange bitters, brown sugar cube) and Chet Baker (aged rum, barspoon honey, 2 barspoons sweet vermouth, bitters and orange twist).

What is the best alcohol apple cider? ›

Brown liquors are a traditional pairing with apple cider. It's hard to deny that the warm flavors of whiskey or spiced rum mingle beautifully with the tart sweetness of apple cider. But, if you're looking for a simple way to spike your cider while allowing its natural flavors to shine, you may want to turn to vodka.

Are apple cider and vodka good together? ›

This apple cider co*cktail is so perfect for fall. Chilled apple cider poured over crushed ice, mixed with salted caramel vodka and topped off with ginger ale. It's refreshing and tastes like heaven. All the cozy vibes!

Should I use whiskey or rum in apple cider? ›

Liquor. We recommend spiking apple cider with your favorite kind of whiskey or rum. Whiskey adds warmth to the cider while rum adds sweetness. For a combination of sweet and spicy, try Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.

Can you mix Jack Daniels and apple cider? ›

Add some Jack. Add some cider. Lightly stir. Proportions will depend on your tastes, the size of the glass you pick, how much alcohol you want, etc.

Do bourbon and apple cider go together? ›

Sometimes she calls it a cider bourbon smash or a sour—whatever you call it, it's a winner. The simple combination of fresh apple cider, lemon juice (to balance out the sweetness of the cider), fresh ginger for a kick, and bourbon for warmth is sublime.

Why is snakebite illegal? ›

Pubs are not allowed to serve half pints of snakebite, because this would mean serving incomplete measures of both cider and lager (draught products may only legally be sold in third, half, or full pint measures) but they are perfectly at liberty to serve a half of cider and a half of lager in a pint glass.

What to mix with apple cider? ›

Apples and bourbon are a match made in heaven and this fruity co*cktail takes things a step further by doubling down on apple flavor. The combination of tangy apple cider, sweet apple brandy, and cinnamon syrup creates a warming, autumnal bourbon co*cktail that has the aroma of fresh apple pie.

What is a morning alcohol drink called? ›

1. Mimosa. The Mimosa might be the most classic of all brunch co*cktails. Orange juice on its own is a breakfast staple. It only makes sense to give it a kick by adding champagne to it.

What are the 6 mother co*cktails? ›

The basic types of co*cktails are the Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Martini, Whisky Highball, Flip, and Sidecar.

What is the king of all co*cktails? ›

Synonymous with sophistication, allure, and delicious decadence, the martini holds a hallowed place in social history – it is the “KING OF co*ckTAILS.” Like the stiletto heel, it never goes out of style.

What is the best alcohol to make an Old Fashioned with? ›

With that said, bourbon is often the go-to whiskey choice for an Old Fashioned. The relatively heavy body of the mostly corn-based spirit creates structure within the co*cktail, and its natural sweetness helps counterbalance the more astringent elements of bitters.

Is there alcoholic apple cider? ›

Is Apple Cider Alcoholic? Fresh apple cider doesn't contain alcohol. It's possible for unpasteurized cider to ferment over time and become alcoholic, creating hard apple cider. If you don't want your cider to become alcoholic, then it's best to drink it within two weeks of making it.

What is fermented apple cider called? ›

Fermented apple juice is called “hard cider.” In Europe, all non-fermented apple juice is referred to as “juice”, and fermented apple juice is referred to as “cider.” Worldwide, cider varies in alcohol content from less than 3% alcohol by volume (ABV) as found in French cidre doux, to 8.5% ABV or above in traditional ...

What is cider with alcohol? ›

Hard cider is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apples (like how wine is made from fermented grapes). Like wine, starting with fruit gives hard cider taste profiles that range from fruity to dry. Your palette can pick up on the acids and tannins that come from the wide variety of apples.

Is there an alcoholic cider? ›

Tilted Shed Ciderworks makes a rad n/a cider: Ellie's Gravenstein Non-Alcoholic Cider. It's made from dry-farmed organic apples from Vulture Hill Orchard in Sebastopol, CA, and the alcohol is removed with state-of-the-art spinning cone vacuum distillation.

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