Cognac Apple Cider
A winter warming drink does not get easier than this Cognac Apple Cider cocktail. Good apple cider mixed with cognac and orange liqueur is perfect for a snowy day in or holiday entertaining.
Updated 13th December 2021
There are so many good apple ciders available to buy this time of year and if you’re looking for a delicious winter cocktail, it pairs so well with cognac, brandy and whiskey.
Cognac is a brandy from the same named region of France. When I’m serving cognac, I love to add a slice of fresh orange and topped with ginger ale. I’m making this seasonal variation on that drink by replacing the ginger ale with fresh apple cider.
It is only in the recent years that I developed my love of bourbon and Cognac. I do prefer these over whiskey and this shocks me because of my Scottish heritage (sorry grandad) whiskey has more of a bite and a burn. Actually, I take that back. I do enjoy The Balvenie which is a good aged Scottish whiskey.
I also have a recipe for Hot Apple Cider which is great for the kids because it has no alcohol. You can serve this hot or cold. Picture below.
Below, you can see my decanter of Louis VIII Cognac that only comes out at Christmas time (and is my most expensive prop). As you can see, it is getting close to needing to be filled, yikes. Obviously you don’t have to use this brand of Cognac, Hennessy or Hine are my everyday favorite brands.
I like to make this drink in a pitcher and this recipe serves 4 people. You can also make in a martini shaker.
This easy spiked apple cider is like a blend of a Cognac High Ball and a Sidecar. It makes you want to grab a blanket and sit by a blazing fire. If you’re not a fan of cognac, it can be made with brandy or whiskey.
Cognac apple cider
Seasonal apple cider is mixed with Cognac, orange liqueuer fresh orange and cinnamon for delicious cocktail.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (118 ml) cognac
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 2 cups (472 ml) apple cider
- 1 whole orange, cut into wedges
- 4 apple wedges for garnish
- 4 cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- To a pitcher add ice. Pour in the cognac, orange liqueur and apple cider, stir. Pour into 4 glasses. Squeeze 1 wedge of orange into each glass and garnish with apple wedge and cinnamon stick.
- You can also make in a martini shaker.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 216Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 7mgCarbohydrates 48gFiber 6gSugar 37gProtein 1g
This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.
11 Comments on “Cognac Apple Cider”
What is that beautiful simple and clean glassware you’re using as a prop called and where can I get it? Also, this recipe is so nice now that the season is changing. Thank you!
The glasses I used for the drinks are stemless cognac glasses that I have had for some years. The decanter is my prized bottle of Louis XIII cognac.
This looks so fragrant and delicious. Pinning for January, post-baby! 🙂
This looks perfect on a cool day like today! Do you think you would warm it, like a mulled cider? Or is cognac too nice to do that with?
I think it would be lovely warm too.
No wonder, that bottle is GORGEOUS! If the weather cools down a bit here, I’ll try this cosy drink! Sounds wonderful, Janette!
Thank you Christina 🙂
That looks fantastic! It has been so long since I enjoyed a nice cognac.
Thank you Marla, this drink I think you’ll enjoy.
I love the idea of cognac apple cider, we always have some cognac in the house. Perfect for a old winter evening! Pinned 🙂
They pair so well together, thank you for visiting.