These Apple Cider Slushies are the best Fall treat when it starts cooling off a bit, but it's still warm outside and not quite hot chocolate weather. The slushy is only 3 ingredients, plus a cinnamon and sugar rim. A must make Festive Fall Drink!
I live in North Carolina and these are my favorite drinks in mid September when you can smell the Fall air, but it still gets to 80 degrees in the afternoons.
For more Festive Fall Drinks, try this Pumpkin Cold Foam over Cold Brew, Apple Cider Martinis, and Brown Sugar Simple Syrup, which tastes amazing in hot coffee in the morning!
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Why You'll Love This Apple Cider Slush:
- Super Festive. Apple Cider meets maple syrup and cinnamon for a total Fall Vibe.
- Quick. Ready to drink in under 5 minutes.
- Kid Friendly. These are non-alcoholic and one of kid's favorite Fall drinks.
- Minimal Ingredients. Only 3 ingredients for the slushy!
For Fall desserts to pair with this drink, try these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Apple Hand Pies with Puff Pastry, Cake Mix Apple Cobbler, or Apple Turnovers with Phyllo Dough.
Ingredients:
Apple Cider: Mayer Bros. brand has a close place to my heart because my dad actually worked there when he was a kid. It also tastes the best in my opinion, and this gala blend was really good. You can use any of your favorite apple cider though.
*The full recipe ingredients and quantities can be found the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations:
- Feel free to leave off the cinnamon and sugar rim if you're in a hurry.
- To make them sweeter, double or triple the amount of maple syrup.
- Want an alcoholic version? Add in two shots of Bourbon before blending.
How to Make Apple Cider Slushies:
Step 1: Prepare two small plates and two large glasses (enough to hold 10-12 ounces). On plate one, pour two tablespoons of apple cider onto the center of it. On plate two, mix together the cinnamon and sugar until well blended. Take two glasses and dip a portion of the rim in apple cider, then cinnamon and sugar.
Step 2: Set the glasses aside while making the slushies.
Step 3: Into the blender, add in the apple cider, ice, and maple syrup.
Step 4: Blend on high or pulse until smooth with no remaining ice chunks.
Step 5: Carefully pour the apple cider slushies into the glasses, avoiding touching the rim where the cinnamon and sugar is. Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- If the slushies look too watery, add in 1 cup of ice at a time until you get the desired texture.
- Serve right away before the slush melts.
For more apple inspired recipes, try this Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry, Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Blackberry Crumble and Apple Pie Bites.
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Apple Cider Slushies
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 slushies 1x
Description
These Apple Cider Slushies are the best Fall treat when it starts cooling off a bit, but it's still warm outside and not quite hot chocolate weather. The slushy is only 3 ingredients, plus a cinnamon and sugar rim. A must make Festive Fall Drink!
Ingredients
Rim:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Slushie:
- 2 and ½ cups Apple Cider
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 and ½ cups ice
Instructions
- Prepare two small plates and two larger glasses. On plate one, pour two tablespoons of apple cider onto the center of it. On plate two, mix together the cinnamon and sugar until well blended. Take two glasses and dip a portion of the rim in apple cider, then cinnamon and sugar.
- Set the glasses aside while making the slushies.
- Into the blender, add in the apple cider, ice, and maple syrup.
- Blend on high or pulse until smooth with no remaining ice chunks.
- Carefully pour the apple cider slushies into the glasses, avoiding touching the rim where the cinnamon and sugar is. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If the slushies look too watery, add in 1 cup of ice at a time until you get the desired texture.
- Serve right away before the slush melts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: drink
- Method: blended
- Cuisine: American
Payton says
Such a fun and easy drink and I loved the cinnamon sugar rim!
Tara Smithson says
We loved these too! Thanks so much for the review.