Perfect for fall, but delicious any time, this list of Cocktails with Apple Juice will give you tons of ideas for tasty drinks to make at home.
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Mixed drinks with apple juice for any time of year
Apple juice (and all the varieties) makes a great mixer for cocktails!
From a super simple Vodka and Apple Juice cocktail to more elaborate recipes, apple juice is delicious when used in mixed drinks.
In many of the cocktails in this list, the apple flavor is subtle. Like, pineapple juice, it is a versatile flavor that lends to a general fruitiness without hitting you in the face with a bold apple flavor.
Dark spirits sometimes lend to a more fall-like flavor when making alcoholic drinks. Whereas, light liquor, like vodka, can make the drink more refreshing and perfect for summer.
As with most recipes, feel free to modify the ingredients to suit your preferences. If you want to make a cocktail with cranberry and apple juice, but don’t want it to taste like Christmas, leave out the extra seasonal spices.
Typically I like to make a recipe as written for the first time, so I can see the intended flavors, and then modify from there.
Apple juice cocktails use a variety of types of apple juice. From the kind basic kind you used to enjoy as a kid, to a fresh-pressed apple juice, you can mix and match based on your preference. Apple juice and apple cider sometimes have minimal differences. You’ll just want to be aware of if there are any added spices or flavorings. My favorite apple juice to use in cocktails is Honeycrisp Apple Juice. It has a little more flavor and body and I find has a more flavorful taste!
Cocktails with Apple Juice
Refreshing and full of flavor, this list of Apple Juice cocktail recipes will help you find the perfect drink for your next happy hour.
The tart combination of whiskey, apple juice and ginger beer is just as delicious as you'd expect, and there's a surprise ingredient that you can't skip!
This easy Spiced Apple Rum Punch uses Bundaberg’s Spiced Ginger Beer for even more flavor. It's absolutely perfect for fall entertaining!
There’s nothing quite like a warm, spiced drink to help you feel warmer inside when the temperatures are cold. With brandy and star anise, this cocktail is next-level!
With tequila, apple juice and fall spices, this margarita is perfect for autumn but I'd drink it any time!
Brandy is a great pairing for apple juice and this cocktail, with ginger beer, feels easy while tasting complex.
Cinnamon simple syrup adds warmth and pairs well with refreshing apple cider and pear vodka. A cinnamon sugar rim is the perfect finishing touch.
Cranberry and apple juice play really well with gin and cinnamon. It's super refreshing and feels celebratory no mater what time of year it is.
With pie spice and ginger beer, this Apple Cider Mule with Whiskey brings the holiday celebrations straight to your mouth.
A little bit of apple juice gives this red wine sangria a fruity taste you'll love.
With just 5 ingredients, this Maple Apple Whisky Sour Cocktail is a fun twist on the classic cocktail.
This gin cocktail takes your favorite apple pie flavors and remakes them into a cocktail.
This apple cider sangria takes just a few minutes to put together and you're going to love it. While these spices make it great for colder months, you can leave out the spices to make it suit other times of year.
An extremely refreshing drink! With citrus and white wine, this apple juice cocktail is great for spring and summer.
Just 3 ingredients and a few minutes will get you a tasty cocktail that reminds you of one of your favorite childhood treats.
It's green and tastes like a Jolly Rancher candy. Make this one for St. Patrick's Day this year.
Fresh mint and apple juice create a refreshing and fruity version of a vodka mojito.
Sweet apple juice and Fireball cinnamon whiskey create a spicy treat that your mouth will really enjoy.
With citrus and cranberry, this tasty punch with apple juice is great winter, spring summer and absolutely fall.
This delicious Apple Bourbon cocktail has fresh citrus and amaretto to make it flavorful and refreshing. It's perfect for those last few weeks of winter where you can cozy up with this by the fire. Or in CA, kick off your flip flops and enjoy the sun.
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More apple recipes
- This easy Hot Apple Cider recipe has the best flavor and your kids will love it!
- Not a drink, but this side dish recipe braises Brussels Sprouts with apple juice making it sweet and SO drool-worthy! P.S. there’s bacon.
- This non-alcoholic Crock Pot Mulled Cider recipe uses apple juice to make it sweet and delicious!
More easy cocktail recipes
- Need more drink ideas? Check out this list of 20 Coke Cocktails you can make, many with just a few ingredients.
- Totally unique, this Pear Cocktail with Chardonnay is refreshing and one you’ll want to share with friends.
- I can’t stop with the pear! You need to make a batch of this Pear Sangria recipe right now. With sauvignon blanc, it’s bright and tasty and great for a crowd.
Or see my collections of: Easy Cocktails, Moscow Mule Variations, Vodka Cocktails, and Wine Cocktails.
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