What is the best alcohol to add to apple cider?

Many alcohols mix well with apple cider. Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.

How long does it take apple cider to ferment into alcohol?

Primary fermentation should begin in 24-36 hours and should finish in 5-9 days.

How much alcohol is in homemade apple cider?

On average, most hard ciders are 4.5% - 7% alcohol by volume (ABV), while some ciders have an ABV as high as 10% or 12%. Drier ciders usually have a higher ABV because the yeast consumes a majority of the cider's natural sugars.

How do you increase the alcohol content of homemade cider?

Utilizing apple juice concentrate is one way to add more apple character if your cider seems to be lacking in a fruity apple character. Many cidermakers will boost the character by adding sugars like maple syrup or brown sugar . This will boost alcohol level and add a hint of molasses as well.

What is apple cider with alcohol called?

Apple cider is apple juice that has not been filtered and still contains all the apple pieces, pulp, and sediment. It is the raw, purer version of apple juice. To make an alcoholic cider, yeast is added which converts the sugar into alcohol. Simple right? Hard cider is the adult version of apple cider.

What happens if you let cider ferment too long?

If you leave it a long time, and you have used little to no sulfites, there may begin a spontaneous "malo-lactic fermentation." This is a very slight spritzing in the fermenter which will lower your acidity and smooth out the cider - this is good.

Is it safe to drink apple cider that has started to ferment?

Apple Cider may not taste as good after it begins to “turn”. It will become darker in color and start to froth. When those things start to occur, it just means the cider is undergoing fermentation. It will taste more sour like vinegar, but it's by no means harmful .

How do you test the alcohol content of homemade cider?

Final Gravity (FG) Our cider alcohol by volume (ABV) calculator can help you calculate the alcohol content of your own cider, based on gravity change. NB: This ABV calculator uses the standard equation ( ABV = (og – fg) * 131.25 ). This calculator should be used as a guide for home cider makers only.

Does alcoholic cider need to be refrigerated?

Cider is a perishable product and we do not add any preservatives that will keep the flavor as intended until the end of time. Refrigeration will help increase the longevity of quality and flavor if you plan on saving this treat.

How many apples does it take to make alcoholic cider?

If you're aiming to make one demijohn of cider, a demijohn takes 4.5 litres (1 gallon) of liquid. As a general rule you will need about of 9 kg (20 lbs) of apples to produce 4.5 litres of juice.

What liquor goes well with apple juice?

A simple and tasty aperitif, vodka and apple juice is an elegant, tart mixed drink that can be garnished with a slice of apple for extra effect.

What alcohol to mix with apple cider reddit?

Both in terms of spices used, but some use beer or fortified wine as well. You can go multiple directions with base spirit as well. We do both rum and bourbon . Look up a couple of recipes and adjust to your own taste.

Drunken Homemade Honeycrisp Apple Cider. (2024)

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by Jessica October 10, 2019

It’s friday eve and you deserve a cup of drunken homemade apple cider!

Homemade apple cider is a little labor of love. It’s mostly hands-off, but it requires a lot of wait time.

You will never be more excited for a cup of this.

At the risk of sounding repetitive (um, except my whole blog is very repetitive), I won’t ramble on and on about how much I love apple cider.

Pretty sure I’ve proven it over and over throughout the years.

But the drink ideas for cider are endless and you can just make so many things! co*cktails! Mocktails! Shandy!

To make this apple cider, I used this recipe for pear cider that I really love. It is very time consuming (and you can probably do most of it in a slow cooker!) but completely worth it for homemade cider. It’s incredible served hot or cold.

And while I’m almost always team iced-apple cider, occasionally I love a cup of hot cider.

With bourbon!

Okay okay, it doesn’t always have to have bourbon. But when it does, it’s extra warming and delicious. Because this is the best time of year.

One of the reasons I love this recipe is because it uses vanilla bean! You split a vanilla pod right into the cider and even after straining, the beans stay in there and give it so much flavor.

See all the little vanilla bean flecks? It’s freakishly good.

This is one of those recipes that you can simmer on the stove and it will have your whole house smelling fabulous. And one that you can actually consume! I will never forgot years ago going on a Christmas house tour with my mom – and one of the houses had cider simmering on the stovetop. They gave everyone a glass and not only did it smell amazing, it was SO good. I’ve always wanted to make apple cider ahead of entertaining guests and then place it back on the stove to heat up and serve.

It’s like magic edible potpourri!

You must must must try. It’s a fall hug in a cup.

Homemade Apple Cider

Drunken Honeycrisp Apple Cider

Yield: 8 people

Cook Time: 4 hours hrs

Total Time: 4 hours hrs

Ingredients

10 whole honeycrisp apples, cut in half, seeds and stems removed
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 vanilla bean pod, split open
⅓ cup of your favorite bourbon
caramel for drizzling

Instructions

Combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, vanilla pod and allspice in a large stock pot and cover with water. You want the water to be about 2 inches higher than the apples. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce it to a simmer and cook for 1 hour uncovered. After 1 hour, you can mash some of the apples (they should just fall apart). Cover the pot and simmer for another 2 hours. Make sure it is completely covered, or else your liquid will evaporate!
After 2 hours, let the mixture cool slightly. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve (I did so twice) to remove the solids. Some of the solids may remain. You can strain it through cheesecloth one more time if desired. At this point, you can put it in a new pot or transfer it to a large jug and stir in the bourbon. You can also add the bourbon on a cup--by-cup basis - I like to start with ½ to 2 ounce per glass. Serve it hot with cinnamon sticks or cold over ice.
Store the cider in a sealed container or jar in the fridge. It will stay good for about a week!

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Author: How Sweet Eats

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Ooooh and you can drizzle caramel on the rim too. AHHH.

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Courtney — October 10, 2019 @ 7:29 am Reply

The does sounds like a fall hug in a mug (couldn’t resist the rhyme). I could only imagine how good this smells as its simmering on the stove. I am team iced apple cider all the way. Love that you can add the bourbon on a glass by glass basis, I bet it would be awesome with something sparkling it in too.
- Jessica — October 12, 2019 @ 7:35 am Reply
  
  it smells so amazing! xo
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Jenna White — October 10, 2019 @ 8:59 am Reply

My current favorite at-home happy hour beverage is white wine, cider and flavored seltzer (all of my favorite Polar seltzer flavors are pretty good!) but this could give it a run for its money!
- Jessica — October 12, 2019 @ 7:35 am Reply
  
  that sounds incredible jenna!
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Sher — October 11, 2019 @ 4:32 pm Reply

So, this is spiced apple juice? What makes it cider?
- Jessica — October 12, 2019 @ 7:33 am Reply
  
  no, it’s apple cider. cider is using the whole apple, mashed, unfiltered and unpasteurized, then often spiced. juice can actually be made from the cider, but it’s usually a concentrate from freshly pressed apples and goes through a long filtration process! there are a lot of articles explaining the difference, but here are two to start!
  https://www.tastingtable.com/drinks/national/apple-cider-difference-vs-apple-juice
  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/apple-juice-vs-apple-cider_n_58065dd3e4b0b994d4c1c9e1
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Coryann — October 26, 2019 @ 1:30 pm Reply

Currently making this now. While I love the way it smells I can’t seem ti keep the apples covered, is that ok? Also I would hate to get rid of the apples. Any ideas on what to do with them? I know you mash some but then you strain it-unless there’s not much left?
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