Name: Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Cuisine: American

Sunday Table Verified

February 19, 2025

This is one of the best cocktails for fall! Spiced apple cider, warm bourbon, fizzy ginger beer, and a splash of lime come together for a cozy, simple cocktail. I also love this fizz because it's not too sweet like many other apple cocktails. You can also batch this cocktail if you want to make it for a crowd.

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From Ryan Ebner

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Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

Sunday Table Verified

Ingredients

Cocktail

WarningWheat and 1 other allergen identified

Instructions

In a rocks glass (mine are 10 oz.), gently stir together the apple cider and bourbon. Fill the glass with ice, and top with ginger beer. Finish with a squeeze of lime and two dashes of ginger bitters. Serve!

To make this cocktail for a crowd, just multiply the recipe by however many people you are serving. Right before you are ready to serve, mix together the apple cider and bourbon in a pitcher. Gently stir in the ginger beer, lime juice, and ginger bitters. Serve over ice. Enjoy!

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5.0

Ryan Ebner

This apple cider bourbon recipe was insanely good. I was planning on making this for our Friendsgiving party soon and this test batch proved it’s the way to go! 🙌

Oct 1, 2025

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Fresh Cider Magic 🍎
Always use fresh, unfiltered apple cider for the most robust flavor - avoid clear, processed ciders which lack depth and complexity.
Bourbon Balance 🥃
Choose a mid-range bourbon with subtle caramel notes that won't overpower the delicate apple and ginger flavors - avoid extremely smoky or high-proof varieties.
Bitters Brilliance 💧
Use high-quality cardamom bitters and add them incrementally, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect spice balance without overwhelming the cocktail.
Ice Technique 🧊
Use large, slow-melting ice cubes to prevent over-dilution and maintain the cocktail's intense flavor profile while keeping it perfectly chilled.
Batch Prep Pro 🍸
When batching for a crowd, mix everything except the ginger beer in advance and add the fizzy ginger beer just before serving to maintain carbonation and freshness.

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️