This Fall inspired drink is so versatile it can be served as a cocktail (with tequila) or alcohol free as a spiced fruit juice; both enjoyable hot or cold! Follow this simple recipe and let this become a seasonal favourite to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients (approx. 4 cups):
- 4 cups apple juice
- 4 slices of fresh orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For Alcoholic Cocktail or Hot Toddy:
- per serving: 1.5 oz tequila (mix with 4.5 oz spiced apple juice)
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, add the apple juice, orange slices, cinnamon stick and nutmeg; bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, add the maple syrup and let simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Turn off the heat and let the spiced apple juice cool/marinade in the saucepan for another 10 minutes then pour the mixture through a strainer into a heatproof container.
For a hot toddy; one serving = add 1.5 oz tequila to 4.5 oz of hot spiced apple juice in a mug and drink immediately. You should get approximately seven servings.
For a cocktail; one serving = add 1.5 oz tequila to 4.5 oz of completely cooled spiced apple juice. Serve over ice cubes in a glass (add a cinnamon stick for decoration, if desired). You should get approximately seven servings.
For a non-alcoholic drink; one serving = 8 oz of either hot or cold spiced apple juice. You should get approximately four servings.
What are your best-loved Fall flavours? Do you have a preferred seasonal drink?
Further Info:
2021 Fall Flavor Trends In The United States And Around The World – Flavor Insights
6 Tips for Drinking Responsibly During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Everyday Health
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Once again, I am saving one of your recipes to Pinterest. It sounds delicious. I would never have thought to add maple syrup to a drink other than coffee (and even then, it’s a treat).
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I’m thrilled you’re saving this — it truly is a delicious drink!
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This sounds delicious! I appreciate the alcoholic/non-alcoholic option you added too. It’s nice to have the option to make a recipe both ways. 🙂
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I rarely drink alcohol but do like a cocktail every now and then so I wanted something that everyone could enjoy this season — it’s so good!
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This sounds delicious and perfect for a cool autumn day! Thanks for sharing.
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It’s such a versatile drink/recipe and it is delicious, especially during this season!
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Wow this looks gorgeous! I love cocktails, and this one sounds perfect for the new season x
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It’s got some lovely flavours and goes well with tequila or on it’s own!
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Sounds like a great mocktail to have this winter for those cosy nights in
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It’s a lovely drink to have during this season — I’ve been enjoying it as a hot as the weather gets colder. Yum!
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That looks terrific and perfect for fall! Thanks for sharing!
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It’s so good for this time of year!
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This sounds delightful! I’m surprised it’s with tequila. I think any hot toddy I’ve had in the past is either with rum or bourbon. I’m intrigued by the tequila component.
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It’s so good with tequila as the spiced apple juice layers well — you can easily substitute it for rum or bourbon too, if preferred.
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Adding tequila to this apple spice cocktail would definitely give it a kick! A great recipe x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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It sure does, haha! So very tasty!
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That looks like it would hit the spot. Yumm!
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It’s so good — one of my favs!
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This looks sooo good! I’m not much of a drinker, but I do like something sweet like this. Especially the Hot version – that sounds fantastic!
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I love this drink as it’s so versatile that it can suit most people — I often enjoy it as a spiced fruit juice (that is great heated up and enjoyed on a cold evening)!
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Loving this! I’m definitely bookmarking this post for cocktails I need to try 🙂
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It’s super delicious — I hope you give it a try!
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I love the sound of this, anything with apple & cinnamon is a winner for me! I’m not as keen on Tequila but I would definitely try the non-alcoholic version. Thanks for sharing!
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It’s amazing as a non-alcoholic drink (that’s how I tend to enjoy it most) — I love cinnamon and apple too!
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Since summer is here, a cold drink is something I would absolutely love to drink to. This recipe looks so delicious and appetizing. And has all my favorite fruit and ingredients in it. Love this. Thanks 💗
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A perfect drink for summer 👌
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Even with the Fall inspiration/flavours, this can definitely be enjoyed during the Summer — so delicious!
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Ooo this cocktail looks so yummy & I love the Fall-inspired ingredients!
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I love these Fall flavours too — so delicious!
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This sounds absolutely gorgeous, my kind of cocktail! I’m going to have to make this. Amy at amymarshment.com xx
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It’s a great seasonal drink — one of my absolute favourites!
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This sounds delicious! I know I’ll love both the non-alcoholic and the alcoholic versions of this. For some reason, I was expecting this to be with whisky or brandy and got a very pleasant surprise when I saw tequila. I need to try this soon.
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I love both versions too, and the tequila gives it a sort of margarita vibe — so delicious!
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This cocktail sounds perfect for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome!
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Oh my gosh this sounds so yummy! I love a good hot toddy! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
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It’s so good — and going to be a seasonal favourite for sure!
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This sounds (and looks!) so yummy I need to gather all the ingredients soon and try it out! Apple spiced everything is my kind of drink x
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It’s so good and I equally like the alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions — so tasty!
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This looks tasty and refreshing! I try to avoid alcohol as much as possible and I think this one will be souper tasty and alcohol free. I have kept notes of this to try it out.
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I hope you give it a try! I most often drink this as an alcohol-free option as it’s super delicious!
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This looks absolutely delicious. I haven’t had apple spice cocktail before but this sounds fab. I would love to give it a try.
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It’s so delicious, I usually have it as a hot fruit juice as an evening treat (non-alcoholic version) and it’s great with Christmas mince pies too!
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This sounds delicious! I love that you included a non-alcoholic version and can’t wait to make this as an evening drink! Thanks for sharing this.
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I usually drink this as a non-alcoholic version so I was happy to create something that everybody could enjoy. I hope you like it if you give it a go!
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Oh, this sounds amazing! I love to have a seasonal cocktail and this apple spiced will be a perfect choice during the holidays and love that there’s also a non alcoholic version for it too x
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I am going to be enjoying some today! It’s so delicious!
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Ooooooh this looks so good! I’m saving this for later, I’ve been obsessed with apple juice recently so a twist will be welcome! Thank you for sharing!
Em x – https://www.earthlyem.co.uk
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It’s so delicious — I hope you get to try it out!
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Very interesting!
I love cinnamon.
GRAZIE!
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Thanks — I love it too!
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This is a great drink especially with the weather turning cold. It is nice that you include a non alcoholic option in this post. Thank you for sharing.
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It’s so delicious and versatile that everyone can enjoy it this season — thanks so much for commenting!
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Tbis sounds fantastic all my favourite ingredients will try this weekend
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I really hope you like it when you give it a go!
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Ooh, this! I could get on board with both the alcohol and none alcohol versions.
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Yes! Both versions are sublime!
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