Cool off this fall with an apple cider slushy made with caramel vodka in the Ninja Slushi machine. It’s a delicious frozen cocktail that’s perfect for seasonal get-togethers.
Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a slushy! There’s so many fall slushies I love to make (frozen butterbeer, anyone?), especially when having people over to watch football and for Friendsgiving.
Last year, I made this apple cider slushy in the Ninja Slushi, and it was a huge hit every time I served it! Freezing the cider concentrates its flavor – the crisp tartness, buttery sweetness, and hint of spice has never tasted so intense and delicious!
I prefer to use caramel vodka as the alcohol. That paired with the caramel rimmed cup tastes like you turned a caramel apple into a frozen cocktail – yum! Pair with an apple cider donut for an extra special fall treat.
Ingredients
- Apple cider – You could substitute apple juice, but the flavor won’t be quite as robust as cider.
- Alcohol – I love caramel vodka in this, but bourbon and apple whiskey are both great as well.
- Garnish – I like to use caramel sauce, a cinnamon stick, and an apple slice as garnishes.
If you have leftover apple cider, try other cocktails with it like a fall spritz or an apple old fashioned.
Tips
- Use a blender. You can make a smaller batch of this recipe in a blender by using 2 cups apple cider, .50 cups vodka, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 cup of ice.
- Chill glasses before rimming. A cold glass helps the caramel rim set instead of running too far down the glass.
- Serving a large party? I recommend making an additional batch ahead of time and storing it in a Yeti pitcher in the fridge.
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Need more cocktail ideas for your Ninja Slushi? I highly recommend margarita slushies (which you can make so many different flavors!) or these delicious frozen lemon drops that are rimmed with sugar.
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Apple Cider Slushy
Ingredients
- 6 cups Apple Cider
- 1.5 cups Caramel Vodka
- .25 cups Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Caramel sauce, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your Ninja Slushi machine and hit "spiked slush".
- While the cocktail is freezing, place your pint glasses in the freezer to chill them.
- Add caramel sauce to a small plate or bowl. Dip chilled glasses into the caramel right before dispensing the slushy.
- When the machine beeps to signal the slushy is ready, place a glass underneath and pull the lever to dispense the liquid.
- Garnish as desired, cheers, and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe was developed with the 88oz capacity Ninja Slushi. If you have the smaller version, cut the recipe in half to ensure it fits.
- To make in a blender, add 2 cups apple cider, .50 cups vodka, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 cup of ice and blend until smooth.
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