Apple Cider Float

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PREP TIME 10 min

Cocktail Type

Non-Alcoholic

Great for

Thanksgiving

Difficulty

Easy

Two Apple Cider Floats in mason jar glasses on a table in a light, bright home kitchen

Ever heard of Apple Cider Floats? If you haven’t, and you’ve never tried one, you’re in for a treat! Made with warm, spiced apple cider and topped with vanilla ice cream, this is the ideal non-alcoholic dessert drink to enjoy before tucking into that slice of pumpkin pie. Comforting, delicious, and perfect for Thanksgiving. 

QUICK TIPS

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Turn this into a spiked Apple Cider Float by adding 2 oz bourbon or spiced rum to the apple cider. Yum! 

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Brush apple slices with lemon to prevent them from browning.  

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Go ahead and swap out the vanilla ice cream for something more adventurous, like caramel, cinnamon, or apple pie flavor 

INGREDIENTS

MAKE FOR

1 Person

8 Oz

240 Ml

8 Parts

Apple cider
Caramel sauce
Cinnamon sugar
1
Scoop good quality vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream, apple slices and cinnamon stick to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

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1.

Warm the apple cider in a small saucepan over a medium heat 

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2.

Spoon some cinnamon sugar into a shallow plate

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3.

Pour some caramel sauce into another shallow plate 

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4.

Dip the rim of heat-proof clear glass mug into the caramel sauce 

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5.

Ladle the warmed cider into the mugs  

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6.

Top with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream  

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7.

Dollop whipped cream over the top 

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8.

Garnish with a drizzle of caramel sauce, sliced apples and a cinnamon stick