Discover how to create a tantalising cinnamon apple cocktail that will make you the star of any party. This recipe combines the warmth of cinnamon with the crispness of apple, perfectly balanced with a hint of vodka. Get ready to impress your friends and elevate your cocktail and mixology skills to a whole new level.
With the perfect balance of apple pie flavours and a touch of cinnamon-spiced magic, this cocktail with cinnamon syrup is guaranteed to become your new go-to Christmas cinnamon cocktail for when the carollers come calling.
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Substitutions and Variations
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Why you’ll love this easy cinnamon cocktail recipe
This old-fashioned Christmas cocktail brings everyone joy, through its stunning decorations and winter flavours. You’ll have all your guests asking for seconds.
Making this cinnamon apple cocktail couldn’t be easier, no shaker or extensive equipment needed, simply pour, mix and serve. Who doesn’t love an easy cinnamon cocktail at Christmas?
This easy cinnamon cocktail is so delicious you’ll quickly find it on your list of favourite winter cinnamon cocktails.
Ingredients
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Vanilla Vodka
Vodka is such a versatile spirit. It’s light in flavour and can easily be added to a number of drinks to make fun festive cocktails. For this recipe, I used a vanilla vodka. The flavouring is subtle but adds sweetness to the cocktail that you would otherwise miss.
Apple Juice
One of my favourite cocktail ingredients, apple juice provides the mixer. It goes very well with the cinnamon of this apple pie cocktail. You can use fresh or carton apple juice, depending on your preference.
Cinnamon Syrup
Cinnamon is a particularly versatile flavour which works well with whisky, rum, gin, Cognac and more. If you want to help accentuate the cinnamon flavours of a cocktail, while adding a touch of creaminess to the mouth feel, add a measure of this Cinnamon Syrup
How to make Cocktail with cinnamon syrup – step by step
Add the ice cubes to the glass to chill it.
Pour over the cinnamon syrup and vanilla vodka. (or vodka and vanilla extract if you don’t have any flavoured vodka)
Top up with apple juice and stir until all the winter cinnamon flavours are combined.
Decorate with a cinnamon stick and/or some fresh or frozen cranberries.
Top Tips
Please drink responsibly and check out Drink Aware for more information.
Use frozen cranberries or other frozen winter fruits to decorate your cinnamon vodka cocktail. They help keep your drink nice and chilled by the fire and provide you a tasty treat to snack on at the end.
Sere your winter cinnamon cocktails in a fun festive mugdress or dressed with your best Santa hat. This cinnamon cocktail always makes the elves happy at my house.
Substitutions and variations – cinnamon apple cocktail
Make it non-alcoholic cinnamon apple cocktail
Replace the vodka with lemonade and use vanilla extract to add the vanilla flavour. This makes it a Christmas cinnamon cocktail all the family can enjoy.
Add some sharpness with cranberry juice
If you want to sharpen things up a bit, why not try swapping the apple juice for cranberry juice? It’s perfect at this time of year and brings a wonderful flavour into the sweet and cinnamon Christmas cocktail.
Making ahead of time options
This simple winter cocktail can easily be made ahead of time to speed up your party day prep work. Simply scale up the vanilla vodka and cinnamon syrup into a pitcher and top with apple juice.
Then when you are ready to serve this cocktail with cinnamon syrup, add some fizz to really take these apple cinnamon cocktails to the next level.
Top Questions
What does vanilla vodka taste like?
Can you add cinnamon into a cocktail?
What is an easy Christmas cinnamon cocktail?
Why is apple cinnamon good?
cinnamon apple cocktail FAQS
What does vanilla vodka taste like?
Vanilla vodka tastes like a slightly sharper version of vanilla flavour. It has the sweetness and smell of fresh vanilla but it retains the kick of the vodka.
Can you add cinnamon into a cocktail?
You can easily add cinnamon into a cocktail, either through the decoration or in the form a cinnamon syrup. This brings the flavour into your cocktail beautifully.
What is an easy Christmas cinnamon cocktail?
You can make an apple and cinnamon cocktail if you are looking for an easy cinnamon Christmas cocktail. Simply pour together some vanilla vodka and cinnamon syrup, then top with apple juice. It couldn’t be easier or more delicious.
Why is apple cinnamon good?
Apple and cinnamon are so good together because the two flavours complement each other so well. One is sweet and warm and the other fresh and fruity. It’s a match made in heaven.
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Recipe
Cinnamon Apple Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- 12.5 ml Cinnamon Syrup
- 50 ml Vanilla Vodka (or vodka with 0.5tsp of vanilla extract)
- 150 ml Apple Juice (top up with apple juice)
Decorations
- Cinnamon Stick
- Frozen cranberries (for decoration only)
- Orange (wedge)
Instructions
- Add the ice cubes to the glass.
- Pour over the cinnamon syrup and vanilla vodka. (or vodka and vanilla extract)
- Top up with apple juice.
- Decorate with a cinnamon stick and/or some fresh or frozen cranberries.
Notes
- You can serve this warm. Just heat it gently in a saucepan and serve.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.