Crafty Cider Cocktails to Elevate Your Tastebuds
Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or just looking to impress your friends at your next gathering, these creative Tumbling Creek Cider cocktails will take your taste buds on a delightful journey.
Before your next get-together, pick up a bottle or hit that SHOP button to have a bottle shipped straight to your door.
Cheers!
Stop by the Taproom and grab a Hot Mulled Cider.
Don’t forget to say hello to our friend Toasty!
Toasty’s Hot Mulled Cider
(A Taproom Specialty!)
Ingredients:
Your favorite mug.
A bottle of your favorite Tumbling Creek Cider
We recommend: Ridgerunner, Moonshot or Smoked Apple Whiskey Barrel
Any combination of nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cinnamon and star anise.
Rum, if you’d like a little extra caramel flavor.
Instructions:
On your stove or in a slow cooker, combine your favorite TC3 cider with nutmeg, allspice, cloves, star anise and cinnamon.
Simmer: Heat the cider and spices over low heat for 1 hour (stovetop method) or 3 hours (slow cooker method) until the flavors meld together.
Add rum (optional): If desired, add rum to the cider and stir.
Ladle the cider into mugs and garnish with orange slices and cranberries.
Mulled Cider is a winter favorite at The Taproom,
so stop by for a mug that will warm the body and lift the spirits.
Tumbling Creek Mule (Another specialty!)
Ingredients:
1 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz of your favorite Tumbling Creek Cider
We recommend: Hellbender
Jaritos Lime Soda
Ice and some mint
Apple slices and mint for garnish OUR mule is Hellbender, Jaritos Lime soda, lime juice and mint.
Instructions:
In a copper mug, combine vodka, lime juice, and apple cider over ice.
Top with ginger beer and gently stir.
Garnish with apple slices and a sprig of mint.
Gotta have our Hellbender in this spicy mule!
Cinnamon Spice Sangria
Ingredients:
1 bottle of red wine
2 cups of your favorite Tumbling Creek Cider
We recommend: Springhouse, or the Smoked Jalapeno for some extra FIRE!
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 orange, sliced
1 apple, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
Instructions:
In a large pitcher, combine red wine, hard cider, brandy, and maple syrup.
Add sliced orange, apple, and a cinnamon stick.
Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving over ice.
This autumn-inspired sangria brings together the warmth of cinnamon,
the sweetness of apple, and the richness of red wine for a cozy and inviting drink.
Could be a summer-refresher…could be perfect for a snowy evening by the fire!
Berry Bliss Sparkler
Ingredients:
4 oz mixed berry vodka
2 oz triple sec
1 oz lemon juice
4 oz of your favorite Tumbling Creek Cider
We recommend: High Trestle, Blueberry or Peach
Mixed berries for garnish
Ice
Instructions:
The Gingerbread House:
TC3’s Ginger Cider and Springhouse, combined for a delicious treat that’s not just for the holidays!
In a shaker, combine mixed berry vodka, triple sec, and lemon juice over ice.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with hard berry cider and garnish with an assortment of fresh berries.
The Berry Bliss Sparkler is a vibrant and fruity cocktail that combines the bold flavors of mixed berries with the effervescence of hard cider.
Maple Bourbon Cider Smash
Ingredients:
2 oz bourbon
1 oz maple syrup
1 oz fresh lemon juice
4 oz of your favorite Tumbling Creek Cider
We recommend: High Trestle, Blueberry or Peach
Apple slices and rosemary for garnish
Ice
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine bourbon, maple syrup, and lemon juice over ice.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with hard apple cider and garnish with apple slices and a sprig of rosemary.
This cozy cocktail marries the rich sweetness of maple syrup with the
warmth of bourbon and the crispness of hard apple cider.
These cider cocktails are just the beginning of the endless possibilities that await when you mix Tumbling Creek Cider with various spirits, juices, and garnishes. Get creative, experiment with your favorite flavors, and raise your glass to the delightful world of cider mixology! Cheers!