Cognac Apple Cider
My husband enjoys cognac, a variety of brandy from the Cognac region of France. His signature drink is cognac with a squeeze of fresh orange and topped with ginger ale. I’m making a 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. Wait, I take that back. I do enjoy The Balvenie which is a good aged Scottish whiskey of which I bought an aged 21 year bottle for my husbands birthday that is delicious.
Definitely my most expensive prop to date, the decanter of Louis VIII Cognac that are in these pictures is a prized possession in our house. There is not much left of the original cognac, so we are savoring every drop.
This easy spiked apple cider makes you want to grab a blanket and sit by a blazing fire. It doesn’t have to be made with cognac, it can be made with brandy or whiskey.
Cognac apple cider
Seasonal apple cider is mixed with fresh orange and cinnamon then Cognac is added for delicious cocktail.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cognac, brandy or whiskey
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 whole orange, cut into wedges
- 4 apple wedges for garnish
- 4 cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- To a pitcher add ice.
- Pour in the cognac and apple cider, stir.
- Pour into 4 glasses.
- Squeeze 1 wedge of orange into each glass and garnish with apple wedge and cinnamon stick.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Amount Per Serving Calories 238Sodium 7mgCarbohydrates 45gFiber 7gSugar 33gProtein 1g
Definitely my most expensive prop to date, this decanter of Louis VIII cognac is a prized possession in our house. This quick and easy drink, which is the perfect to get cozy by the fire with, doesn’t have to be made with cognac, it can be made with brandy or whiskey.
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 ย my prized bottle of Louis XIII cognac.
This looks so fragrant and delicious. Pinning for January, post-baby! ๐
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 ๐
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 ๐
They pair so well together, thank you for visiting.