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Ginger Bourbon Cider

October 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment

I’ve never been a big drinker, especially post-baby, but I do enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine every so often. This cocktail has been my jam this season! I made it for the first time when we had some friends over for an impromptu game night and it was a hit. It combines some of my favorite autumnal flavors–apple and ginger–in an easy-drinking libation.

The ingredients are pretty familiar, for the most part. The only semi-exotic thing being the Calvados–which is simply French apple brandy. It’s warm and caramel-y with lots of apple flavor without being a neon-green-sour-apple situation. It’s one of my favorite fall liquors to cook with (use it to deglaze a pan of pork chops!), but also makes a great addition to this fall-time cocktail. Besides the Calvados, we have warming bourbon, fresh apple cider, fizzy-spicy ginger beer, a little bitters, and a pinch of cinnamon. The combination makes for a cocktail that’s reminiscent of hot apple cider, but packs a refreshingly fizzy, tipsy punch.

[recipe]

Ginger Bourbon Cider

Makes 1 stiff drink.

Calvados can be found at any well-stocked liquor store. It’s a bit of an investment for your bar, but makes a great addition for fall cocktailing–it’d be great in a hot toddy! and like I mentioned, it’s awesome for deglazing for an excellent pan sauce. There are a few different brands, so choose the one that best fits your bar-budget. That said, this cocktail doesn’t suffer much without it, just add more bourbon!

1 ounce bourbon

1 ounce Calvados

2-3 ounces apple cider

a few shakes of orange, or classic, bitters

ginger beer

pinch of ground cinnamon

Fill a cocktail glass with ice (I like crushed, but cubes work just fine). Combine the bourbon, Calvados, apple cider, and bitters. Top the drink with ginger beer–more or less depending on how strong of a drink you’d like–stir and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon.

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  1. Sarah | The Sugar Hit

    October 15, 2014 at 4:17 am

    I’m not sure if this was your intention, but I feel like this is so Christmassy and I LOVE IT. I’m all about October Chirstmas. I wanna make this sucker last for months. This feels like an awesome way to start, continue, and then perhaps finish.

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 18, 2014 at 8:42 am

      It is a little holiday-ish. And I am always excited for Christmas, I don’t even care that it’s only October!

      Reply
  2. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    October 15, 2014 at 5:22 am

    I’m not a big drinker either, but like you, enjoy having one every once and a while! Usually on girls nights…definitely need to try this. Loving the ginger beer in there!

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 18, 2014 at 8:41 am

      The ginger beer makes it!

      Reply
  3. Erin

    October 15, 2014 at 6:55 am

    This cocktail sounds amazing! And perfect for fall! Can I ask where you got your gold rimmed glasses?!

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 15, 2014 at 11:20 am

      They are from Anthropologie!

      Reply
  4. Amy | Club Narwhal

    October 15, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I’m not a drinker but I can only imagine how GOOD this drink smells. And those glasses? Perfection. I never knew I needed gold rimmed cups but now I do. New life goal 🙂

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    • cindy

      October 15, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Anthro!! Thanks, Amy 🙂

      Reply
  5. autumn

    October 15, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Love this styling, Cindy! Love your little beaker jiggers too. I also love that you made a really unique, fall-tastic cocktail with accessible ingredients!

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 18, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Thanks, Autumn! The beakers are my fave…they are super cheap from Amazon.

      Reply
  6. Bubble Girl

    October 16, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Seriously FAB!

    Reply
  7. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough

    October 16, 2014 at 6:35 am

    I’m loving the sound of this bevvie — especially with that Calvados (which I’ve never tried before)!

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    • cindy

      October 18, 2014 at 8:39 am

      It’s so good! Thanks, Stephanie!!

      Reply
  8. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps

    October 17, 2014 at 9:54 am

    One of the prettiest drinks I’ve seen! Just lovely.

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 18, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Thanks, Nicole!

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com

    October 17, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    So I’m not even a drinker (sorry!) but I can’t take my eyes off this post because of the beautiful styling and accessories. Would it be weird for me to get the cups and stirrer and use them for plain juice? No? So glad we’re in agreement. 😉

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 18, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Not weird at all! I mean, you could just mix up ginger ale and juice 😉

      Reply
    • Pat

      October 28, 2014 at 3:55 am

      Cider and ginger ale in a pretty cup/glass with a dash of cinnamon would make a great mocktail – thanks for a great idea!

      Reply
  10. Liz @ Floating Kitchen

    October 18, 2014 at 5:41 am

    This sounds heavenly. I love bourbon with cider and ginger beer. The addition of Calvados takes it over the top. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 18, 2014 at 8:40 am

      I hope you do!

      Reply
  11. ami@naivecookcooks

    October 18, 2014 at 9:05 am

    This is an amazing fall drink!! Trying soon!

    Reply
  12. Tracy | Pale Yellow

    October 18, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I love apple cider + ginger beer + bourbon! Adding calvados sounds so fancy and tasty!

    Reply
  13. Millie l Add A Little

    October 18, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I love the cups Cindy – so cute! And the cider sounds amazing!

    Reply
  14. Adam

    October 26, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Has anyone tried this warmed up? Just wondering before I try it.

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    • cindy

      October 27, 2014 at 7:21 am

      I have not, the only thing is that the ginger beer will probably go flat.

      Reply
  15. Pat

    October 28, 2014 at 3:51 am

    Brilliant! Many thanks.

    Reply
  16. Kristen

    October 15, 2015 at 11:08 am

    How did you do the cute decoration on top? With the little star punched out?

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 15, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Hi Kristen, I actually just cut the apple across the middle (from from stem to bottom, but across the “equator” so to speak) and it reveals the seed pockets which make a star shape.

      Reply

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