Grey Goose Apple Cider Cocktail (Fall Cocktail, 2 Ingredients)
Apple cider and vodka is one of those combinations that doesn’t need much help. Grey Goose, apple cider, and a cinnamon stick — that’s genuinely the whole drink. No simple syrup, no fresh-squeezed anything, no shaker.
The cinnamon stick is doing more work than it looks like. Stir with it for a minute before you drink, and it infuses just enough warm spice into the cider that the drink tastes more complex than its three ingredients suggest. Leave it in the glass while you drink and it keeps contributing flavor the whole way down.
This scales easily for a group — multiply the vodka and cider by however many people you’re serving and build it in a pitcher instead of individual glasses.
Ingredients
Grey Goose vodka (2 oz, or 2 shots): A smooth, neutral vodka like Grey Goose lets the apple cider and cinnamon lead the flavor rather than competing with it. Any clean, mid-to-premium vodka works as a substitute if Grey Goose isn’t on hand — the brand matters less than picking something without a strong flavor of its own.
Apple cider (4-5 oz, see ratio note above): Fresh-pressed cider from a farmers market or orchard has more depth than the shelf-stable jug version, but either works. Avoid spiced ciders that already contain added cinnamon or clove — they can make the drink taste muddled when combined with the fresh cinnamon stick.
Cinnamon stick (1, for garnish and stirring): Use it to stir the drink for about 30 seconds before serving — this releases enough of the oil to noticeably flavor the cider without requiring you to simmer or infuse anything ahead of time.
Apple slice (for garnish): A thin slice, ideally from a tart variety like Granny Smith, adds visual contrast and a bit of fresh apple aroma each time you sip.
How To Make It
Step 1: Add the vodka
Pour 2 oz of Grey Goose vodka into your glass of choice (see the glassware note for whether that’s a martini glass or a highball with ice).
Step 2: Top with cider
Add 4-5 oz of apple cider.
Step 3: Stir with cinnamon
Add a cinnamon stick and stir for about 30 seconds to combine and let the spice begin to infuse.
Step 4: Garnish and serve
Add a thin apple slice for garnish. Serve immediately.
For A Crowd
Multiply the vodka and cider proportionally — for example, 1 cup Grey Goose to 2-2.5 cups apple cider serves about 8. Build it in a large pitcher with several cinnamon sticks added directly to the pitcher rather than one per glass, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before serving so the cinnamon has time to infuse the whole batch. Serve over ice with apple slices on the side for guests to garnish their own glass.
I really hope you enjoy this grey goose apple cider cocktail recipe as much as I do. You don’t need any special tools for this simple drink and be sure to add this too your list of holiday cocktails! And if you’re looking for a great fall drink, grey goose apple cider is definitely one! It’s the perfect fall fruit cocktail.
FAQs
Yes — just avoid pre-spiced ciders that already contain cinnamon or clove, since they can clash with the fresh cinnamon stick in this recipe and make the flavor feel muddled rather than balanced.
Yes — any clean, mid-to-premium vodka works. Grey Goose is recommended for its smooth, neutral flavor that lets the cider and cinnamon lead, but the brand matters less than choosing something without a strong flavor of its own.
Either works.
Scale the vodka and cider proportionally and build it in a pitcher — roughly 1 cup vodka to 2-2.5 cups cider serves about 8. Add a few cinnamon sticks directly to the pitcher and let it sit 15-20 minutes before serving so the spice has time to infuse the full batch.
Three ingredients, no shaker, and it scales up easily for a fall gathering without anyone standing at a bar cart all night. Stir with the cinnamon stick for a few extra seconds before you drink it — that’s where most of the actual flavor comes from. Leave a comment and tell me whether you went with the martini glass or kept it simple over ice.
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Grey Goose Apple Martini - Easy Fall Cocktails
Two ingredients and a cinnamon stick — Grey Goose vodka and apple cider, stirred together and garnished with a thin apple slice. No shaker, no syrup, no fuss. The cinnamon stick does double duty as a stir stick and a flavor infuser.
Ingredients
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Shots Grey Goose Vodka
- Apple Cider
- Apple Slice (garnish)
Instructions
- Pour 2 shots of Grey Goose into a martini glass.
- Top off with apple cider.
- Place a cinnamon stick into the glass. Use it as a stir stick and it also gives the martini added flavor!
- Add a apple slice for garnish.
- Cheers!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 406Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 13mgCarbohydrates 54gFiber 6gSugar 43gProtein 1g
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