Name: Easy Batch Spiked Caramel Apple Cider
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 64 oz apple cider; 24 oz caramel flavored vodka; cinnamon sticks; apple slices; ground cinnamon ((for dusting rim)); ground sugar

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This Easy Batch Spiked Caramel Cider is a two-ingredient fall cocktail that’s perfect for Halloween parties, bonfires, tailgates, and Friendsgiving. With apple cider and caramel vodka, you get all that delicious caramel apple flavor without a lot of fuss.

Make it ahead for a crowd and serve it warm in mugs on a chilly evening or over ice when Florida decides it’s still summer in October. Either way, it’s an easy party drink that leaves you more time to enjoy your guests.

2 glass mugs containing spiked caramel cider with cinnamon sticks and caramel candies

Serves: about 12
Total Time: 5 minutes (or 1 hour for slow cooker)

Ingredients:

64 oz apple cider
24 oz caramel flavored vodka
Optional Garnish:
- ground cinnamon
- sugar
- cinnamon sticks
- apple slices

Get the full printable instructions at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Love all the apple things? Try one of these sweets:

Apple Cinnamon Rolls – Easy. Addictive. Enough said.
Cinnamon Streusel Apples – Fresh ingredients, slow cooker friendly.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Pour the apple cider into a large sauce pan or pot and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes or until desired temperature is reached. You may need more time if your cider is refrigerated. Added bonus – your house will smell amazing!

Slow Cooker Alternative: Pour the cider into a slow cooker and heat on high for 1 hour, then reduce to “keep warm.”

Apple cider being poured into a small, metal pot on a light wooden surface.

Step 2: Just before serving, stir in the caramel flavored vodka. Dust the rims of your cups or mugs with a bit of cinnamon and/or sugar. Pour in the warm cider vodka and enjoy!

Spiked caramel apple cider being poured into a decorative glass mug.

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Making Just One? Here’s the Single Cocktail Version

Heat 4-6 ounces of cider in a small sauce pan over medium heat for a few minutes or warm in the microwave for 30-60 seconds in a microwave safe mug. Stir in 1.5 oz of the caramel flavored vodka and enjoy a cozy cup for one!

🍎 Before You Go…

Keep the fall drinks flowing! Find more easy cocktails for parties and get-togethers in our Batch Cocktail Recipes, or head over to our Apple Recipes collection for everything from breakfast and desserts to more fall cocktails.