Cozy Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail with Cinnamon Rim
A warm, comforting cocktail made with apple cider, caramel, butter, and a hint of spice, finished with a cinnamon-sugar rim for a cozy winter experience.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider (fresh or high-quality bottled)
- 2 ounces dark rum or bourbon (per serving)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (per mug)
- 1 cinnamon stick (per mug)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for rim)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rim)
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Mix one tablespoon of sugar with half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon on a small plate.
- Moisten the rim of your mug with a little water or cider, then dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Heat the cider until steaming hot (around 160°F), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Do not let it boil.
- Add the butter and caramel sauce to the hot cider, stirring continuously until melted and combined.
- Drop a cinnamon stick into the prepared mug.
- Pour the hot cider mixture into the mug over the cinnamon stick and let steep for about one minute.
- Stir in the rum or bourbon.
- Garnish with a fresh apple slice if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not boil the cider as it ruins the fresh apple flavor. Use room temperature butter for easier melting. For a non-alcoholic version, omit the spirit and add vanilla extract. Store cider base in the fridge for up to 3 days without alcohol.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 1
Keywords: caramel apple cider, winter cocktail, cinnamon rim, hot drink, bourbon cocktail, cozy recipes, fall drinks