Bonfire Cider is a fireside and refreshing fall cocktail. Apple cider spiked with cinnamon flavored whiskey and topped with vanilla bubbly! This method makes 1 cocktail but can easily be doubled to serve more.

It’s feeling more and more like fall these days.

It’s hard to believer that we are a day away from October. But that’s not to say that I haven’t been feeling the fall vibes. My scented candles are lit, sweaters have been out since August (because I do live in Michigan after all), I’ve been making soups and chili and football is on the TV Sunday, Monday and Thursday.

But Fridays are for comforting late night cocktails!

So with that said, cheers to fall with this simple and savory cocktail. Cinnamon whiskey meets apple cider and vanilla bubbly – Worth the pot!

To cook this Bonfire Cider Set out:

ice
cinnamon flavored whiskey – I like Foggy Mountain (not sponsored).
apple cider – If you’re lucky enough to live near a cider mill, get freshly made local apple cider.
lemon juice (freshly squeezed)- Adds acidity and subtle bright citrus flavor.
vanilla dry botanical bubbly – I linked this in the recipe printable at the bottom of this post.
apple slices – for garnish.
cinnamon sticks – for garnish.

You are going to need some cinnamon flavored whiskey. Our good friend Josh got me hooked on this Foggy Mountain Bonfire whiskey (hence the name of the recipe) a couple summers ago and it’s satisfying. Satisfying over ice as is or mixed in a cocktail.

Add ice to a glass. I recently picked up one of those ice cube trays that makes giant single cubes so the ice doesn’t water down your drink. It’s cool, but not necessary.

Start by pouring in 1-1/2 ounces cinnamon flavored whiskey.

Next pour in 3 ounces apple cider.

Add a small squeeze of lemon.

Top it off with some vanilla DRY Botanical Bubbly. This is non-alcoholic carbonated flavored soda using only 4 clean ingredients! Not sponsored, I only happened to find this a while ago and love it. I found this at my local grocery store by the tonic waters and canned wines. However it may be by the pop (aka soda) as well.

The most flavor-packed combo of cinnamon, apple and vanilla.

As always, please drink responsibly.