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

01

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

02

Brush apple slices with lemon to prevent them from browning.  

03

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

01

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

02

Spoon some cinnamon sugar into a shallow plate

03

Pour some caramel sauce into another shallow plate 

04

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

05

Ladle the warmed cider into the mugs  

06

Top with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream  

07

Dollop whipped cream over the top 

08

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