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Caramel Apple Cider Spritzer

This apple cider spritzer is made with just three ingredients: caramel vodka, apple cider, and Prosecco. The iconic flavors of fall come together for a mindblowingly delicious cocktail!

Two glasses filled with the spritzer with mint, thyme and apple slices as garnish

Every once in a while I will ask my friends on Facebook what they are drinking for happy hour. My friend, Jaye, told me about this cocktail. She didn’t tell me the amounts she used but she did tell me what was in the recipe.

So, this is my interpretation of her cocktail. Thank you, Jaye!

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What makes this spritzer different?

I think just about everything in this cocktail makes it delicious and different. But what really excites me is the caramel vodka and the Prosecco.

Do you have to use caramel vodka?

No, you don’t. But if you haven’t had caramel vodka yet, you are missing out. It is so delicious and aromatic. But, you can make this delicious cocktail with plain ole vodka. 🙂

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Helpful Tips

  • Use fresh apple cider. I always try to buy my cider from a local orchard.
  • I use a 2:1 ratio of sugar and cinnamon for garnish. You don’t need a lot – I’d say a teaspoon total.
  • If you are feeling adventurous, you can add a more spices like a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
  • When ready to garnish, wet the rim of the glass by dipping your finger in simple syrup or cider and running it around the rim.
  • After dipping the rim in the cinnamon/sugar mixture, with the glass still upside down, shake it to remove excess cinnamon and sugar.
  • If you like more fizz to your apple spritzer, decrease the apple cider to 3 ounces and increase the mount of Prosecco.
  • Someone asked me if you can use apple juice instead of cider, but I don’t recommend it as it alters the taste.
  • Apples to use as garnish: thin slices of Honeycrisp, Gala, Cortland, or Granny Smith.
  • Other garnish ideas: whole cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks.
  • I always use different shaped glasses when I serve most cocktails. With this cocktail, I went with a Collins glass and double old fashioned glass. I purchased both of these glasses at Crate and Barrel.
A glass with a sugared rim with the apple cider drink in it along with some herbs and cinnamon stick
Photo Credit: Dishes Delish.

How to make the caramel apple cider spritzer

Pre-step

Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Get a measuring glass, glassware, martini picks, and gather the garnish.

Cut 4 thin slices of the apple of your choice, get 2 cinnamon sticks, and if you want a fun splash of color – both fresh mint and fresh thyme goes well with apples.

After measuring the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – caramel vodka, fresh apple cider, and Prosecco.

Caramel vodka, apple cider, Prosecco, cinnamon stick and apple on a table

Step two

Measure 4 ounces of vodka. (A)

Step three

Measure 8 ounces of apple cider. (B)

Caramel vodka and apple cider measured out

Step four

Even though you see that I measured out the Prosecco, you won’t need to. But here is 4 ounces. Don’t pour it into the shaker. (C)

Step five

Wet your finger with simple syrup, or apple cider and rub it around the rim of the glasses. Place each glass face down in cinnamon sugar mixture. With the glass still upside down, shake off any extra cinnamon and sugar. (D)

Prosecco measured out and a glass upside down in a white plate with cinnamon and sugar

Step six

Add ice to the glasses. Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds and divide and pour the contents between the glasses.

Depending on how fizzy you want your spritzer, leave between 1 to 4 inches to the top of the glass.

Step seven

Pour the Prosecco in the glasses until they are filled close to the rim.

Step eight

Place two thin slices of apple in each glass. This next step is optional: add a cinnamon stick, fresh mint leaf, and/or fresh thyme to each glass.

Short glass in front of a tall glass filled with the apple spritzer

Isn’t that fun!

Tall glass with the apple cider drink in it with mint, thyme, and apple slices garnish

It’s so delicious! Let’s get a closer look.

Close up of the cinnamon sugared rim with the spritzer in it

Let’s look at the vertical view.

Vertical view of the two glasses filled with the apple spritzer

Wait until you taste it. This cocktail is perfect for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving.

I hope you enjoyed this caramel apple cider spritzer recipe!

Other great holiday cocktails

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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Caramel Apple Cider Spritzer

This apple cider spritzer is made with just 3 ingredients: caramel vodka, apple cider, and prosecco. The iconic flavors of fall come together for a mindblowingly delicious cocktail!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Cocktails
Keyword: apple cider cocktail, spritz cocktail, spritzer cocktail
Servings: 2 Cockails
Calories: 243kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces caramel flavored vodka
  • 8 ounces apple cider
  • 4 ounces Prosecco or champagne or enough to fill the glass

Garnish

  • 4 apple slices cut in half
  • cinnamon and sugar small amount for rim
  • cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker half way with ice and get a measuring glass and glasses.
  • Add vodka and apple cider.
    4 ounces caramel flavored vodka, 8 ounces apple cider
  • Wet rim of glass with apple cider and dip it in the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
    cinnamon and sugar
  • Add some ice cubes into the glasses.
  • Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Divide and strain liquid between the two glasses and top it with Prosecco.
    4 ounces Prosecco or champagne
  • Garnish the glass with the sliced apple and cinnamon stick
    4 apple slices, cinnamon stick
  • Sip
  • Smile
  • Enjoy

Notes

Helpful tips
  • Use fresh apple cider. I always try to buy my cider from a local orchard.
  • I use a 2:1 ratio of sugar and cinnamon for garnish. You don’t need a lot – I’d say a teaspoon total.
  • If you are feeling adventurous, you can add a more spices like a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
  • When ready to garnish, wet the rim of the glass by dipping your finger in simple syrup or cider and running it around the rim.
  • After dipping the rim in the cinnamon/sugar mixture, with the glass still upside down, shake it to remove excess cinnamon and sugar.
  • If you like more fizz to your apple spritzer, decrease the apple cider to 3 ounces and increase the mount of Prosecco.
  • Someone asked me if you can use apple juice instead of cider, but I don’t recommend it as it alters the taste.
  • Apples to use as garnish: thin slices of Honeycrisp, Gala, Cortland, or Granny Smith.
  • Other garnish ideas: whole cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks.
  • I always use different shaped glasses when I serve most cocktails. With this cocktail, I went with a Collins glass and double old fashioned glass. I purchased both of these glasses at Crate and Barrel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 164mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Originally posted November 2016.

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24 Comments

  1. Hahahaha I totally relate about the warm apple juice thing…not about going on tour but my mom would give me apple juice when I was sick as a kid and I still can’t with it. Cider though- different ball game. What a pretty cocktail!

  2. I’m an avid vodka drinker … well I mean I prefer vodka when I’m having a drink so this looks delicious to me!

  3. This kissed caramel vodka looks super good and dangerous!!! This drink sounds delicious with this vodka and apple cider. Also, love the cinnamon sugar rim. I bet one just isn’t enough!!

  4. I love apple cider drinks in the fall. Will be adding this simple and delicious cocktail to “must try” list.

  5. This was such a creative and delicious cocktail that did not disappoint! Easily, my new favorite way to unwind; hands down delicious!

  6. This has fall written all over it! I love the flavor of the caramel and apple together. Such a great drink!

  7. The caramel vodka in this drink was so delicious. Made these for some of my friends and they loved it! This is now our favorite drink to have!

  8. This spritzer is the perfect fall cocktail! I can’t wait for the leaves to change colors and sip this in October!

  9. This drink sounds delicious! Perfect for fall and cooler temperatures! Excited to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

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