Bonfire Cider is a cozy and refreshing fall cocktail. Apple cider spiked with cinnamon flavored whiskey and topped with vanilla bubbly! This recipe makes 1 cocktail but can easily be doubled to serve more.
It’s feeling more and more like fall these days.
It’s hard to believer that we are a day away from October. But that’s not to say that I haven’t been feeling the fall vibes. My scented candles are lit, sweaters have been out since August (because I do live in Michigan after all), I’ve been making soups and chili and football is on the TV Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
But Fridays are for cozy late night cocktails!
So with that said, cheers to fall with this simple and delicious cocktail. Cinnamon whiskey meets apple cider and vanilla bubbly – SO good!
To Make This Bonfire Cider You Will Need:
- ice
- cinnamon flavored whiskey – I like Foggy Mountain (not sponsored).
- apple cider – If you’re lucky enough to live near a cider mill, get freshly made local apple cider.
- lemon juice (freshly squeezed)- Adds acidity and subtle bright citrus flavor.
- vanilla dry botanical bubbly – I linked this in the recipe printable at the bottom of this post.
- apple slices – for garnish.
- cinnamon sticks – for garnish.
You are going to need some cinnamon flavored whiskey. Our good friend Josh got me hooked on this Foggy Mountain Bonfire whiskey (hence the name of the recipe) a couple summers ago and it’s delicious. Delicious over ice as is or mixed in a cocktail.
Bonus. It’s made in Michigan. ✋
Add ice to a glass. I recently picked up one of those ice cube trays that makes giant single cubes so the ice doesn’t water down your drink. It’s cool, but not necessary.
Start by pouring in 1-1/2 ounces cinnamon flavored whiskey.
Next pour in 3 ounces apple cider.
Add a small squeeze of lemon.
Top it off with some vanilla DRY Botanical Bubbly. This is non-alcoholic carbonated flavored soda using just 4 clean ingredients! Not sponsored, I just happened to find this a while ago and love it. I found this at my local grocery store by the tonic waters and canned wines. However it may be by the pop (aka soda) as well.
The most delicious combo of cinnamon, apple and vanilla.
As always, please drink responsibly.
Enjoy! And if you give this Bonfire Cider recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Bonfire Cider
Ingredients
- ice
- 1½ fluid ounces cinnamon flavored whiskey, I love Foggy Mountain
- 3 fluid ounces apple cider, not vinegar
- 1 small squeeze of lemon
- 1 splash vanilla DRY Botanical Bubbly
- 3 thin apple slices, for garnish
- cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Equipment
Instructions
- Add ice to a glass.
- Pour in whiskey, cider and a small squeeze of lemon. Top with vanilla dry bubbly.
- Add cinnamon sticks and apple slices to garnish.
- Drink responsibly.
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What is vanilla bubbly? Champagne? I’ve never heard of it.
Hi Lisa! I just updated the post to better explain. DRY is the brand and they make a lot of non-alcoloic sodas. Hope this helps! 🙂
Vanilla Bubbly? Are you talking about the sparkling water “Bubbly” in a can?
Hi Robin! I edited the post to explain it better. DRY is the brand and it’s a vanilla non-alcoholic soda.
It’s going to be a cooler weekend here in the mitten and this drink is going to be perfect. Thanks for sharing Laurie!
yummy! I’m in on fall cocktails right now, so thank you
love it, my first fall cocktail of the year, or will be, very nice flavors, thank you!