Spiked Apple Cider Floats
Spiked Apple Cider Floats are a festive fall dessert-cocktail hybrid made with creamy vanilla ice cream, warm or chilled apple cider, and a splash of bourbon, rum, or apple brandy. Topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, these indulgent floats are perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None (unless warming cider)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 float
- Category: Drinks, Dessert
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1–2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1–1½ oz spiced rum, bourbon, whiskey, or apple brandy
- 1/2–3/4 cup apple cider (chilled or warm)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
- Caramel sauce (optional drizzle)
- Apple slice or cinnamon stick (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Scoop ice cream into a tall glass or mug.
- Pour in the alcohol of your choice.
- Slowly add chilled or warm apple cider, allowing the float to foam.
- Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and caramel sauce if using.
- Garnish with an apple slice or cinnamon stick. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
Notes
- Use warm cider for a cozy twist — perfect for cold nights.
- Try flavored ice cream like cinnamon, caramel, or butter pecan for extra autumn vibes.
- Pre-scoop and freeze ice cream in glasses for easy party serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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