This apple cider slush with bourbon is an easy two minute, two ingredient crowd pleasing cocktail! It’s a taste of fall!
Apple cider bourbon slushies are perfect for a cozy night in, fireside or for all of your fall gatherings! They’re quick and easy to make and freeze well until you’re ready to enjoy!
On a rare occasion, my mom made fun, but classic cocktails when entertaining. She didn’t drink much, but her friends would enjoy seasonal cocktails like a Snowball, classic Daiquiri or something like this bourbon slush in the fall.
Now, I enjoy doing the same with my girlfriends. I wish my mom was here so we could enjoy the occasional cocktail together, but instead, I’ll share the recipe with you, so you can enjoy a special sip too!
I never understood much about bourbon for the first half of my life. When I think bourbon, I think bold, but it’s surprisingly warm and wonderful.
In fact, this apple cider bourbon slushes will take you by surprise – in the best possible way! It’s a subtly sweet sip, and so easy to drink.
Apple Cider Slush with Bourbon
Bourbon adds warmth to this frozen fall cocktail. It’s the perfect sip and a fun alternative to a Cinnamon Apple Old Fashioned. I love all the fall cocktails. Don’t skip our complete collection of 15 incredible recipes!
Why You’ll Love It
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Apple Cider – Homemade Apple Cider (it’s easier than you think) or store bought. It’s so important to support your local makers, so seek out a local apple farm for their cider if you don’t want to make your own!
- Bourbon – Use your favorite. Maker’s Mark, Bulleit, Four Roses and Basil Hayden’s are among our favorites to use.
Variations
- Mix it up by substituting whiskey, scotch rum, brandy or cognac.
- Make with pear cider.
How to Make
- Combine – Combine cider and bourbon.
- Freeze – Freeze in an airtight container until slushy or solid. I like using this acrylic pitcher with a lid!
- Stir – Allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes and stir.
- Garnish – Add a cinnamon stick and fresh apple slice to serve! Rim the glass with cinnamon sugar or top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
Tips
- Do not fill your container to the top. Cider can expand as it freezes.
- For even more fall flavor, add a teaspoon of apple pie spice before freezing!
- A teaspoon of vanilla extract will also add more fragrance and flavor!
Serving Suggestions
- Blend with vanilla ice cream for a boozy shake.
- Or, try with our no churn cinnamon ice cream.
- Top with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
- Or mascarpone whipped cream.
How to Store
- Room Temperature – This apple cider slush will only stay frozen as long as the temperature allows! Keep in mind they will get slushier and slushier as time goes on.
- Refrigerator – This cocktail makes excellent leftovers because the flavors meld together so well. Serve it chilled over ice after it’s melted down!
- Freeze – Store frozen in an airtight container up to three months.
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Apple Cider Slush
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 3 cups bourbon
Instructions
- In a plastic pitcher or freezer safe container, combine apple cider and bourbon.
- Cover and freeze overnight.
- Remove from freezer and allow to set 3-5 minutes. Stir thoroughly, incorporating contents that have settled to the bottom.
- Serve or refreeze until ready to serve.
Julie’s Tips
- Do not fill your container to the top. Cider can expand as it freezes.
- For even more fall flavor, add a teaspoon of apple pie spice before freezing!
- A teaspoon of vanilla extract will also add more fragrance and flavor!
- Freeze – Store frozen in an airtight container up to three months.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Hi! What’s an alternative instead of using alcohol in this recipe?
Omit or use a little non-alcoholic vanilla extract. Enjoy!
Oh my gosh, this looks so perfect! Especially where I am in the South where it’s still hot but you need those fall vibes! Trying this over the weekend for sure!
Cheers!
I never thought of making this as a slush, but I’m so glad you did because these are amazing!
Sweet twist that makes this drink easy to sip. I have used this idea with a “apple cider moonshine” I make. Works very well.
Oh yum!
I have never had bourbon but this looks delicious. I am going to give this a try on Halloween night following a bowl of spicy chili. Good way to celebrate a spooky night. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers! We’ll be having chili as well! Seems like the thing to do on a chilly Halloween! Enjoy!