Description
These Apple Cider Cosmos are a lovely toast to the fall season! They’re spiced and sweet with fresh tanginess from citrus and orange liqueur. I think Carrie Bradshaw would approve of this riff on her classic fave.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
For Two Cosmos:
- 2 oz cinnamon simple syrup (add more or less to taste)
- 4 oz apple cider
- 3 oz vodka
- 1 oz orange liqueur (I love Cointreau)
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lime or lemon juice (roughly 1 lime or 1/2 lemon)
Instructions
For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and add the cinnamon sticks.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool with the cinnamon sticks steeping in it.
- Transfer syrup to a mason jar (or other airtight container) and store in the fridge for a later time if not making the cocktails immediately.
For Two Cosmos:
- To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the cooled cinnamon syrup, apple cider, vodka, orange liqueur, and lime/lemon juice.
- Cover and shake the mixture vigorously for 30 seconds until everything is well combined and thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into two coupe or martini glasses and serve. You can garnish with apple slices or cinnamon sticks, if you prefer.
Notes
The cinnamon simple syrup will keep in a mason jar (or other sealed container) in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: cocktail