Our Hard Cherry Cider Cocktail is sure to be a big hit for the holidays. It’s the very cherry blend of holiday cheer and sweet delicious apple cider. Salud!

Hard Cherry Cider Cocktail {& Mocktail version}

We’re raising a toast to the holidays! And just because we’re cool like that we’ve even concocted a brand new cocktail for the occasion. Our Hard Cherry Cider Cocktail is perfect for spreading holiday cheer, and the cheer just so happens to be a cherry-colored dranky drank. And, another cool (and hot) thing about this cocktail is we’ve made it two ways, both cold and hot!

First up, we got the cold version, and it’s a lot of very cherry and red all over the deliciousness. But what makes this cocktail so yummy? Well, I am so glad you asked. First, we start with a great vodka.

We pulled out the stops for this one and used Stoli Elit. This vodka is so smooth it a crying shame. Next, we added Maraska Maraschino Cherry Liqueur. The cherry liqueur adds an intensely very cherry flavor, and you’ll swear you are in cherry loving heaven. We add Monin Cherry Syrup and a long pour of equal parts Honey Crisp Apple Cider and Cherry and Lemon French Soda. Also, you’ll want to remember this cocktail is stirred and not shaken. So, mix, pour, serve, and let the good times roll.

Hard Cherry Cider Cocktail Punch (Alcoholic)

1/4 cup Monin Cherry Syrup
1/2 cup Maraska Maraschino Cherry Liqueur
3/4 cup Stoli Elit Vodka
2 1/3 cups Cherry and Lemon French Soda
3 cups Trader Joe’s Honey Crisp Cider
1 Granny Smith Apple, sliced
10 Maraschino Cherries

Directions:

Recipe based on using a 57 1/4 ounce capacity pitcher
Prep, cut Granny Smith apples.
In a large pitcher add Monin Cherry Syrup, Maraska Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, Stoli Elit Vodka, Cherry and Lemon French Soda, Trader Joe’s Honey Crisp Cider, sliced Granny Smith apples and Maraschino cherries.
Add ice and stir mixture with a long-handled spoon.

*Non-Alcoholic Version Ingredients:

1/4 cup Monin Cherry Syrup (2)
2 1/2 cups Cherry and Lemon French Soda (20 oz)
3 1/2 cups Trader Joe’s Honey Crisp Cider (24 oz)
1 Granny Smith Apple, sliced
10 Maraschino Cherries
Ice

Be sure to check out our Italian Sausage Dressing recipe! It goes great with this hard cider cherry cocktail!