Copy Cat Starbucks Apple Cider

Create your favorite cider at home with this quick and easy Starbucks Copy Cat Apple Cider recipe.

The other day we were at play group and one of the moms made a super yummy apple cider. I had asked her about the recipe and she told me it was a Starbucks Copy Cat Caramel Apple Cider. Creating our favorite restaurants recipes at home is one of my favorite things to do!

Before we had kids, my husband and I used to go out to eat every day. Not only is that not in the budget anymore with a growing family, but taking two toddlers out anywhere is more work than it is fun.

If you like copycat recipes as much as we do you should also check out our yummy Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Shake Copycat or our Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade! Mmmm. They are all so good! 

Anyway, back to apple cider! 

Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider 

So as soon as I got home from playgroup I started playing around with this cider recipe for my hubby to have him taste it. After a few tweaks we got it just right! I got a caramel apple cider from Starbucks the next day just to see if it tasted similar and our recipe was spot on! We now have a new favorite fall and winter drink, apple cider.

Caramel Apple Cider Ingredients

• Real Apple Juice
• Whipped Cream
• Caramel
• White Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Water
• Cinnamon

Cinnamon Syrup

Since this recipe starts out with your favorite pressed apple juice, it is so simple and easy to make! The thing that takes it over the top though is this easy cinnamon syrup! 

(Top Left) Gather Your Ingredients. (Top Right) Bring water and sugars to a boil. (Bottom Left) Whisk in cinnamon until well combined. (Bottom Right) Keep in the fridge for up to one month. 

Pro Tips: 

• You can easily make this recipe for a party or a large group as well. In a crockpot add 12 cups of your favorite apple cider and heat on low for 2 hours. Make your cinnamon syrup as directed and add the entire batch into the crock pot and whisk to combine. Garnish with whipped cream and caramel. 
• Use your favorite store bough caramel sauce (I like Torani or Ghiradeli) or you can make your own using this recipe. 
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to ten days. The cinnamon syrup will keep in the fridge for up to a month in an airtight container. 
• You can substitute water and a mulled spice bag for fresh apple juice if desired. 

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Copy Cat Starbucks Apple Cider

Just like Starbucks caramel apple cider, this copycat recipe is a crowd pleaser for sure!

5 from 3 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 824kcal

Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 bag of mulled spice
• whipped cream
• caramel
• For the Cinnamon Syrup:
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

• Heat water in microwave for 2 minutes. Steep spices for 1-2 minutes.
• Add 4 tablespoon of cinnamon syrup.
• Top with whipped cream and caramel.
• For Cinnamon Syrup:
• Bring water and sugars to a boil and stir in cinnamon.
• Keep syrup in fridge for up to one month.

Notes

Pro Tips: 

• You can easily make this recipe for a party or a large group as well. In a crockpot add 12 cups of your favorite apple cider and heat on low for 2 hours. Make your cinnamon syrup as directed and add the entire batch into the crock pot and whisk to combine. Garnish with whipped cream and caramel. 
• Use your favorite store bough caramel sauce (I like Torani or Ghiradeli) or you can make your own using this recipe. 
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to ten days. The cinnamon syrup will keep in the fridge for up to a month in an airtight container. 
• You can substitute water and a mulled spice bag for fresh apple juice if desired. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 214g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 207g | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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This recipe was originally posted October 13th 2015 and has been updated with more details and new pictures.