Bourbon Apple Cider with Dairy-Free Whipped Cream

Recipe by Curvy Carbivore (@curvycarbivore)

Yield: 1 cocktail | Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 0 min | Total time: 5 min

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This Bourbon Apple Cider with Dairy-Free Whipped Cream is the cozy cocktail you’ll want to sip all season long. Chilled spiced apple cider gets a splash of smooth bourbon for that perfect fall kick, then it’s topped with a cloud of creamy dairy-free whipped topping. It’s comforting, a little indulgent, and just the right mix of sweet and boozy. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering, getting ready for the holidays, or craving something festive, this drink feels like autumn in a glass.

Tip: This can also be enjoyed warm! See notes for details.

Ingredients:

• 1 - 1.5 oz bourbon per cocktail (of your choice)

• 8 oz apple cider per cocktail (I used Honeycrisp cider but you can also use spiced)

• Dairy-free whipped cream (of your choice)

• Cinnamon (optional)

• Ice (optional)

Directions (on the rocks):

• Add bourbon and ice to a glass. Mix it so the bourbon becomes chilled.

• Pour in the cold apple cider.

• Top with dairy-free whipped cream and cinnamon.

• Enjoy!

Directions (Cocktail Shaker, for 2 drinks):

• Pour 3 oz of bourbon into the cocktail shaker, 8 oz apple cider, and ice.

• Shake for 1 min to chill the beverage.

• Pour into glass, topping off with more apple cider to fill.

• Top with dairy-free whipped cream and cinnamon.

• No need to add ice into the glasses.

• Enjoy!

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Tips and Tricks:

• You can also enjoy this warm! Heat the apple cider in a pot or in the microwave before assembling the cocktails. Do not add ice. Enjoy it in a coffee mug with a cinnamon stick to stir.

• If using ice, try to use big cubes so they don't melt too fast and water down the drinks.

• I used coconut whipped cream which added a fun flavor to it, but you can use any type of dairy-free whipped cream you prefer.

• Try this cocktail with any other type of whiskey.

• Try a dash of nutmeg instead of cinnamon on top.

• Best enjoyed with a straw.