Fall Harvest Cocktail
Your new go-to fall vodka cocktail: crisp apple cider, tart cranberry juice, and smooth vodka with a cinnamon sugar rim. Festive, refreshing, and ready in 5 minutes.
The perfect fall vodka cocktail
This Fall Harvest Cocktail captures everything we love about autumn in one glass. Crisp apple cider and tart cranberry give this vodka cocktail its seasonal flair, while a cinnamon sugar rim makes every sip feel festive. We love mixing these up for a cozy night in or serving them with pretzels and Beer Cheese when friends stop by. If you're building a cocktail spread, pair it with something sparkling like our Negroni Spritz for a colorful mix of flavors.
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Ingredients
- RIMMING SUGAR: cinnamon vanilla rimming sugar makes the glass festive and adds sweetness.
- VODKA: pear vodka for fruity notes, or plain vodka if you prefer
- APPLE CIDER: fresh cider for the best fall flavor
- CRANBERRY JUICE: sweetened for balance, tart if you like it sharper
- LEMON-LIME SODA OR SELTZER: adds fizz, ginger beer is another great option.
*see recipe card for quantities.
🍂 Why you'll love this fall cocktail
- Seasonal flavors: crisp apple cider and tart cranberry
- Quick & easy: just 4 ingredients, ready in 5 minutes
- Party-friendly: batch for gatherings or mix a single drink
- Festive touch: cinnamon-sugar rim makes it special
- Versatile: mocktail option or swap with plain vodka
Instructions
- Rim the glass: coat with cinnamon sugar for a festive touch.
- Shake: combine vodka and apple cider in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour: strain over ice in a tall glass.
- Top & finish: add cranberry juice and soda, then garnish.
Tools you need
- Cocktail shaker: for mixing vodka and cider smoothly
- Mason jars (or cocktail glasses): festive and easy for serving
- Rimming sugar: cinnamon vanilla sugar adds a cozy touch
- Striped straws or garnish: optional, but makes it party ready
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🔪Top tip
Batch it: mix the vodka and apple cider ahead of time and chill in the fridge. When you're ready to serve, just add soda and cranberry juice. This keeps the cocktail fresh, fizzy, and party-ready.
Variations
- Make it a mocktail: swap vodka for more fresh apple cider.
- Go classic: use plain vodka and add a splash of pear juice for flavor.
- Add ginger: substitute ginger beer or ginger ale for lemon-lime soda.
- Batch it: scale up the recipe and mix in a pitcher for parties.
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FAQ
Seasonal ingredients like apple cider, cranberry juice, and warm spice notes (cinnamon sugar rim) make it perfect for autumn. Try pairing it with a cozy dessert like our Apple Dumplings.
Yes. Mix the vodka and apple cider a few hours in advance and chill. Add soda and cranberry juice just before serving to keep it fizzy.
Vodka is light and versatile, but bourbon, rum, or gin can also pair well with apple cider and cranberry for cozy seasonal drinks.
Rub a lemon or orange wedge around the glass rim, then dip cinnamon sugar for an easy festive finish.
Absolutely. Just swap out the vodka for extra apple cider or sparkling water.
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Fall Harvest Cocktail recipe
Shake up this Fall Harvest Cocktail: vodka, apple cider, and cranberry with a cinnamon sugar rim. A festive fall vodka cocktail in minutes.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
- Rimming sugar for rim (we like Cinnamon Vanilla Rimming Sugar)
- 2 oz pear flavored vodka
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- splash of lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Rim glass with rimming sugar.
- In a cocktail shaker, place vodka and cider and shake for 10 seconds.
- Pour over glass tall glass filled with ice and top with soda and cranberry juice.
- Cheers!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: drinks and cocktails
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 210.5 mg
- Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 36.7 g
- Protein: 13.4 g
- Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
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This is a must try!
This is one of our favorite cocktails to make as the weather cools down. The sweet fall flavors are the perfect combination, and we love that cinnamon vanilla sugar rim!