Apple Cider Manhattan - Tasty Fall co*cktail Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

How do you order a sweet Manhattan? ›

Typically the variations went by the handles “sweet,” “medium” and “dry.” The Sweet Manhattan was the one we know today, with two parts whiskey and one part sweet vermouth.

This apple cider co*cktail is so perfect for fall. Chilled apple cider poured over crushed ice, mixed with salted caramel vodka and topped off with ginger ale. It's refreshing and tastes like heaven. All the cozy vibes!

Spiced Rum or Bourbon

Spiced rum goes great in this apple cider co*cktail. It gives the drink a kick without tasting too strong. The spice of the rum compliments the spiced apple cider. I used one we brought home from our trip to St Lucia, but any high quality spiced rum will do.

Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.

The perfect Manhattan is indeed a great co*cktail, though the name doesn't refer to its perfection. Instead, it adds dry vermouth to the classic Manhattan's trio of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.

Rye is the classic selection, since its inherent spiciness tends to play well against the sweetness of the vermouth. It also is a historically accurate one, if you're the kind of person who prefers to stick with co*cktail orthodoxy.

But he explained to us that a classic Manhattan was made with sweet vermouth and a perfect Manhattan is made with part sweet and part dry vermouth and we said “sure why not” and there's never been another Manhattan for us since. It's not sweet but balanced.

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Fermentation and Flavor Enhancement: Apple cider is made through a natural fermentation process. During this transformation, the natural sugars in apples are converted into alcohol by yeast. This fermentation not only preserves the apple juice but also enriches its flavor profile.

Flavor tip one: Add 1/4 of a 12oz can of frozen apple juice concentrate. I add the frozen apple juice concentrate when I am using the grocery store apple cider, in an effort to make it more like the fresh stuff.

Is rum or bourbon better in apple cider? ›

Liquor. We recommend spiking apple cider with your favorite kind of whiskey or rum. Whiskey adds warmth to the cider while rum adds sweetness. For a combination of sweet and spicy, try Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.

100-proof bourbons seem to be the way to go for cider because Nick Madden, the bar manager at Elixir in San Francisco, tells us his "top choice" for the pairing is Heaven Hill's Bottled-in-Bond 7 year. "This bourbon is one of my personal favorites. It meets all the criteria for pairing with apple cider," he explains.

After the apple cider is cooled, it is poured into a co*cktail glass with dark rum and orange liqueur. For garnish, I like to use a pretty star anise and a smokey cinnamon stick.

Some of the most popular food and perfume scents are often: pumpkin spice, cinnamon, apple pie, pecan pie and apple cider, just to name a few. Choosing an autumn fragrance involves a selection that is adapted to slightly warmer clothes than those worn in summer.

The key to delicious co*cktails is balance. In early 19th century definitions, co*cktails are said to comprise four elements: spirits, sugar, water and bitters. Classic co*cktails like the Sazerac, Old Fashioned and Manhattan draw from this essential structure.