What whiskey is good with apple cider?

According to owner/head bartender Sean Ulmstead of Kingfisher in Durham, North Carolina, “Apple cider naturally lends itself to barrel-aged spirits that have vanilla and spice and woodsy notes, such as dark rum, bourbon, and rye whiskey.

What goes well with spiced apple cider?

8 foods that pair perfectly with cider

1. Apple pie.
2. Cinnamon sugar doughnuts.
3. Pancakes.
4. Squash soup.
5. Blue cheese (or any dish where blue cheese is a prominent ingredient)
6. Turkey dinner.
7. Gingerbread.
8. Creamy pasta dishes.

Is hot cider alcoholic?

Cider is most often compared to beer because it’s slightly bubbly and contains less alcohol by volume than its fellow fruit-fermented drink, wine. This is because even the sweetest apples contain much less sugar than grapes. On average, hard cider contains 4 to 6 percent alcohol.

What can I mix cider with?

It’s time to get cozy.

• Rye Whiskey. Baked by Rachel.
• Rum. This hot apple cider rum punch from Brown Eyed Baker is just what the doctor ordered on cold winter nights, flavored with ginger, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices.
• Beer.
• Tequila.
• Scotch.
• Sparkling Wine.
• Mezcal.
• Bourbon.

What alcohol is in a cider?

Cider is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from the unfiltered juice of apples. Cider alcohol content varies, generally, between 3% and 8.5%, but some continental cider goes to 12% alcohol. In UK law, it must contain at least 35% apple juice (fresh or from concentrate).

How do you make cider taste better?

Wine. Instead of citrus juice, add apple cider to red, white, or even sparkling wine to make a fall or winter sangria. Add in some pieces of fresh apple, which will soak in the delicious blend but also give some fresh flavor to the wine cocktail.

What do you spike cider with?

We recommend spiking apple cider with either whiskey or rum. Whiskey will give your spiked cider a spicier warm taste, while rum will give it a sweeter taste. For a combination of sweet and spicy, we recommend Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.

How do you drink cider?

Don’t drink ice-cold cider. The sweet spot for enjoying craft cider is 50 to 55 degrees, though with the dry, tannic ciders, we even like them closer to room temperature. Let it warm up a bit.

How to make a spiced whiskey cider cocktail?

Sign up HERE! Spiced Whiskey Cider is the perfect fall cocktail using Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey, apple cider, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake and serve over ice. Garnish with apple slices and a dash of cinnamon. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

What to make with Sagamore whiskey and apple cider?

Spiced Whiskey Cider is the perfect fall cocktail using Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey, apple cider, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake and serve over ice. Garnish with apple slices and a dash of cinnamon.

What’s the best whiskey to make a cocktail with?

Spiced Whiskey Cider pairs the two to make the ultimate fall cocktail. Spiced Whiskey Cider is the perfect fall cocktail using Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey, apple cider, lime juice, and simple syrup. Serve Spiced Whiskey Cider at your holiday party or while relaxing after work, it is a true “any time” cocktail.

What kind of whiskey is ginger spiced whiskey?

Ginger Spiced Whiskey. legend I. THE Whiskey. This is an 80 proof American blended whiskey distilled from midwest grains, aged in used American oak barrels, and proudly infused & bottled in Kentucky.