Cold Apple Cider Recipes

While many enjoy apple cider as a warm drink that keeps them cozy on cold fall and winter nights, that’s not all it’s good for. In fact, there are plenty of ways that you can enjoy this spiced drink cold. Whether in the form of a refreshing glass of tea or a smoothie, there’s no denying that our cold apple cider recipes make it possible to enjoy this drink in the warmer months. Below, we’ve compiled a series of chilled apple cider recipes, each designed to cool you down in the sun and transcend seasons with just a sip.

If you’re craving the sweet taste of apple pie on a beach, your dream has just become a reality. Our cold apple cider recipes allow you to relish the mouthwatering flavors of apple cider year-round and at any destination. From poolside hangouts to your annual family barbecues, these chilled cider concoctions taste great no matter where you enjoy them.

Aside from inspiring you to create refreshing warm-weather beverages, our cold apple cider recipes also enhance your drink selection with some healthy refreshments. Smoothies and teas are a delicious way to enrich your body. Smoothies deliver much-needed protein after a workout, providing you with a blend of health-boosting ingredients, And teas soothe your body and mind. For a revitalizing and refreshing punch, try our rich Spiced Cider Switchel.

On the flip side, these cold cider drinks also make sweet dessert refreshers. Drink up an apple pie in the form of a milkshake, celebrate with a nonalcoholic cider cocktail, and drift off to sweet-tooth heaven with our cider ice cream float. There are so many ways to savor these cold cider recipes, whether you want a tasty, effervescent beverage or candied delight.

For those days where you just want to sub out the water for something different but still simple, try our Apple Raspberry Cooler and Sparkling Cider. Both include simple ingredients, providing you with a quick, easy, and flavorful refresher to stir up.

If you’ve tried all our cold cider drinks—which we highly recommend—don’t fret; more is on the way. We collect new cold apple cider recipes all the time as well. As such, there will always be new options to try out. Or if you have a favorite cold cider creation not listed or an adaptation, we’d love to add it to our collection. Just drop us a line. We enjoy trying new recipes too.

1 oz. Cider Concentrate
7 oz. Sparkling water
Stir Gently

1 oz. Cider Concentrate
1/4 oz. Raspberry syrup
7 oz. Sparkling water

1 oz. Cider Concentrate
7 oz. Iced tea
1/4 oz. Ginger syrup
Serve over ice with mint garnish.

2 oz. Cider Concentrate
1 cup Almond milk
1/2 cup Ice
1/4 cup Walnuts (or Almonds)
Blend until smooth

3 tbsp. Cider Concentrate
1 Ripe banana
2/3 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup Oat milk
1/2 cup Baby spinach
1/4 cup Mint leaves
2/3 cup Ice

Blend until smooth
Garnish with a mint sprig

1 ounce Cider Concentrate

2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce (recipe below for homemade)

6 ounces seltzer

Whipped cream

To make your own butterscotch sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Whisk a ½ cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon kosher salt into the butter until dissolved. Now slowly whisk in ½ cup of cold cream and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until incorporated. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to two weeks

1 cup Oat milk
4 tbsp Cider Concentrate
1 Banana
1/4 cup Oats
1 tbsp Peanut butter
1 tsp Chia seeds
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 cup Ice

Blend until smooth
Garnish with a sprinkle of chia seeds

1 oz. Cider Concentrate
1/2 oz. Caramel syrup
4 oz. Milk
1 Scoop vanilla ice cream
1 Piece of graham cracker
Blend until smooth

1 oz. Cider Concentrate
7 oz. Ginger ale
Scoop of vanilla ice cream

1 oz. Cider Concentrate
1 oz. Apple cider vinegar (with the mother if you’re looking for that extra health kick)
A 1 inch hunk of ginger grated
½ a lime, juiced
2 cups of water

  • Grate the ginger and muddle with lime
  • Add Cider concentrate, cider vinegar, and water
  • Refrigerate for an hour or overnight

1/2 of a lime, muddled
1 Sprig of fresh mint, muddled
2 oz. Cider Concentrate
12 oz. Club soda or seltzer
Ice

  • Muddle the lime and mint
  • Mix in the cider concentrate and club soda
  • Garnish with mint and lime