Tito’s Spiced Apple Cider Cocktail
A fall-inspired cocktail that combines spiced apple cider, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and ginger beer for a crisp, warming sip. Finished with a cinnamon stick and fresh fruit garnish, it’s simple, cozy, and perfect for cool evenings.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Mixing spoon
- Strainer
- Cutting board and knife
- Serving glass
- Small saucepan (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 4 oz spiced apple cider
- 1 oz ginger beer
- 0.5 oz honey optional, for sweetness
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 orange slice
- Ice cubes
- Thin apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add Tito’s Handmade Vodka and spiced apple cider.
- Add honey if using, then shake until cold.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, orange slice, and apple slices.
- For a warm version, heat cider in a saucepan first, mix with vodka, skip the ice, and serve in a mug.
Notes
Use fresh spiced cider and adjust sweetness with honey if needed. For larger batches, mix vodka, cider, and honey in a pitcher and add ginger beer just before serving to keep it fizzy. The cinnamon stick releases more flavor as it sits.