This three ingredient spiked apple cider is the perfect cocktail to serve during the holidays! Made with bourbon, homemade apple cider and sparkling wine, this Bourbon Apple Cider Sparkling Cocktail is perfect for fall and winter. Ready to sip and enjoy in minutes, garnished with fresh fruit and spices to satisfy your taste buds!

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two cocktails in a shakers glass with big round ball of ice mold with apple cider bourbon cocktail. behind glasses is a bottle of brut with two mini bottles to the left of the bottle. garnishes are fresh cranberry, fake snow and fresh rosemary. — Simple Bourbon Apple Cider Sparkling Cocktail

Interested in consuming more tasty and fun cocktails? Try this Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita or Fall Blackberry Sangria.

I've been enjoying transitioning to mainly homemade recipes, especially soups and sauces. On this day in particular, I had several leftover apples that I didn't want to waste. For this reason, I decided to make homemade apple cider. I'll never purchase store bought apple cider again, all in all, make homemade apple cider moving forward!

While I'm still developing my own recipe, I gathered inspiration from other bloggers prior to developing the spiked apple cider cocktail that was soon to follow. Since this recipe is mainly apple cider, let's discuss that portion of the recipe first.

DO I HAVE TO MAKE HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER?

You do not have to make homemade apple cider but I strongly encourage it if you have the time! For instance, the bourbon pairs perfectly with the deep flavor of slow cooked apples and spices. Overall, it gives the cocktail deep reminiscent flavor.

Here are a few bloggers that have equally as good homemade apple cider recipes. Try these out Mulled Apple Cider and How to Make Apple Cider!

One cocktail held by left hand with red fingernail polish in a shakers glass with big round ball of ice mold with apple cider bourbon cocktail. Behind glass is a bottle of brut with two mini bottles and a second cocktail made the same way. Garnishes are fresh cranberry, fake snow and fresh rosemary. — Bourbon Apple Cider Sparkling Cocktail

WHAT THREE INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS SPIKED APPLE CIDER?

Even though this recipe has a bit of prep, the remaining ingredients are fuss free. Next, choose your favorite bourbon, I used Maker's Mark and as a result, it paired perfectly with the apple cider.

Lastly, you'll need a little bubbly to finish this tasty cocktail. I've had the pleasure of partnering with one of my favorite sparkling wine brands and used this Blancs de Blancs to add the spritz in this cocktail.

WHAT FOOD PAIRS WELL WITH THIS COCKTAIL?

This tasty and mature cocktail stands good on its own and can be served equally ass a dessert beverage! However if you're like me, I enjoy pairing cocktails with light snacks and this Baked Spinach and Shrimp Dip is the perfect pair.

Additionally, savory and sweet dishes such as the items bulleted below pair well!

creamy pasta
blue cheese
gingerbread
apple pie
pancakes
turkey dinner

Interested in utilizing the ice mold used in this recipe? You can grab it here!

Bourbon Apple Cider Sparkling Cocktail

Carita

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Drinks, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 1 people

Ingredients

1 oz Bourbon
½ cup Apple Cider
¼ cup Sparkling Wine Brut (Champagne)

Garnish

½ Apple Thinly Sliced
Fresh Rosemary
¼ cup Fresh Cranberry
2 Cinnamon Sticks

Instructions

Homemade Apple Cider

Prepare homemade apple cider according to written recipe. Two recipe suggestions are listed in the blog post.

Bourbon Apple Cider Sparkling Cocktail

In a short glass, add a round ice mold (or ¼ cup of ice).
Pour in borbon.
Next, pour in apple cider and lightly stir.
Top with sparkling wine.
Finally, garnish with fresh apple, rosemary, cinnamon sticks and fresh cranberries.
Enjoy!