Michigan air is cool and crisp this time of year, but Farm Stand cider can add warmth and merriment to the season and to your holiday celebrations with delightful Christmas cider cocktails. Is there a better way to spread holiday cheer? Try these five hard cider cocktails if you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking to unwind fireside.
Christmas Cider Cocktails
Sazerac Cider Cocktail
A spicy and fruity cocktail that softens the Sazerac.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Farm Stand Original Apple Cider
- 2 sugar cubes
- 6 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 3 ounces Coppercraft Rye Whiskey
- 2 dashes Pernod Absinthe
- Ice
- Lemon peel, garnish
Muddle sugar cubes with bitters until broken in a mixing glass. Add ice and Coppercraft Rye Whiskey, then stir gently until sugar is almost totally dissolved. Add a dash of Pernod Absinthe into each glass and swirl to coat the inside of the glasses. Discard any extra and fill each glass with ice. Strain the mixing glass with bitters, Coppercraft Rye Whiskey, and dissolved sugar cubes into each glass. Top with Farm Stand Original Hard Apple Cider. Garnish with a lemon peel.
See the full recipe here.
Cinnamon Spice Cocktail
A comforting cocktail with an abundance of sweetness and a kick of spice.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Farm Stand Porch Sittin’ Cinnamon Cider
- 1 oz spiced rum
- 1/2 oz vanilla liqueur
- Cinnamon sugar, rim
- Cinnamon stick, garnish
Combine Farm Stand Porch Sittin’ Cinnamon Cider, rum, and vanilla liqueur in a shaker. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Rim the glass with cinnamon sugar and garnish with cinnamon stick.
Berry Merry Fizz
A holly-red cocktail to kickstart the festivities.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Farm Stand Berry Cider
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz sparkling water
- Berries, garnish
Combine Farm Stand Hard Berry Cider and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a highball glass. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with berries.
Raspberry Cream Cocktail
A cocktail that tastes like dessert.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Farm Stand Raspberry Cider
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- Whipped cream
- Grated dark chocolate, garnish
Combine Farm Stand Raspberry Cider with Irish cream liqueur. Stir gently. Top with whipped cream and garnish with grated dark chocolate.
Citrus Twist
A citrus cocktail to make your holidays extra zesty.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Farm Stand Squeez Cider (Citrus)
- 1 1/2 oz Thatcher’s Small Batch Organic Vodka
- 1/2 oz Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur
- Orange peel twist, garnish
Combine Farm Stand Squeeze Cider with Thatcher’s Small Batch Organic Vodka and Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur. Stir gently. Garnish with an orange peel.
These five Christmas cider cocktails are perfect for accompanying festive memories and family shenanigans. Whether you decide to be on Santa’s nice list or not, Farm Stand hard ciders and seltzers are happy to be along for the sleigh ride. Cheers to the joy and magic of the season!
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