Cozy Spiked Apple Cider with Cinnamon Whiskey – The Best Easy Fall Drink
A quick and easy spiked apple cider made with cinnamon whiskey, perfect for cozy fall nights. Ready in under 10 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) apple cider
- 4–6 oz (120–180 ml) cinnamon whiskey (e.g., Fireball or Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire)
- 2–3 cinnamon sticks
- 4–6 orange slices (optional)
- 2–3 star anise pods (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high until it reaches a gentle simmer (small bubbles around the edges).
- Add the cinnamon sticks and optional star anise and orange slices. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks, orange slices, and star anise (reserve a cinnamon stick for garnish).
- Stir in the cinnamon whiskey. Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if desired, or add more whiskey for a stronger kick.
- Ladle into mugs and garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and an orange slice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the whiskey and add an extra cinnamon stick, a few whole cloves, and a slice of fresh ginger. For a party, multiply the recipe and keep warm in a slow cooker on ‘warm’ setting, adding whiskey just before serving. Toast cinnamon sticks in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side to deepen flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 210250
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 32
Keywords: spiked apple cider, cinnamon whiskey, fall drink, hot cider, easy cocktail, cozy drink