You’re only 3 ingredients away from a delicious, fall-inspired apple cider milkshake. It’s super easy to make and an amazing way to wrap up summer and welcome autumn.
Why this recipe works
So easy. Toss apple cider, ice cream, and cinnamon into the blender and pour into glasses. That’s all it takes to make an apple cider milkshake.
This recipe is perfect after a day at the orchard. Be sure to grab some apple cider before you leave!
Ingredients you will need
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How to Make an Apple Cider Milkshake
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- Add ice cream, apple cider, and cinnamon to a blender.
- Blend until milkshake consistency.
- Garnish with whipped cream and/or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
If you really, really love apple cider, I suggest making my apple cider ice cream. Imagine the flavor bomb you would get if you used it in this milkshake!
Expert Tips & FAQs
- You can adjust the ice cream amount or the cider amount, if you prefer a thinner or thicker shake.
- In a pinch, you could you apple juice instead, but I highly recommend cider if possible.
- Serve with a festive, fun straw!
My Inspiration
On the Illinois/Wisconsin state line there is a wonderful place called Harvest Time Orchards. You can pick your own apples and pumpkins, or buy them directly from their “barn” shop. In their “cider barn” you can watch them make apple cider too, which was always a huge hit with my kids when they were small. People line up to buy their homemade donuts and bratwurst.
They sell apple cider by the half gallon and the gallon and we bought some every year. They also offer a seasonal treat – apple cider shakes. I asked them what was in it and they said soft serve vanilla ice cream, apple cider and cinnamon. I created my own so I could have them any time I wanted.
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Apple Cider Milkshake
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 ½ cup vanilla ice cream about 5 scoops
- 1 ¼ cups apple cider
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
Things You'll Need
Before You Begin
- You can adjust the ice cream amount or the cider amount if you prefer a thinner or thicker shake.
- In a pinch, you could you apple juice instead, but I highly recommend cider if possible.
- Serve with a festive, fun straw!
Instructions
- Place everything in a blender and blend into a shake.
- Insert straw, slurp.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on Oct 25, 2009 and has since been updated with new photos.
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Ninette says
This milkshake sounds really interesting! I have apple cider in my fridge too.
Ciao Chow Linda says
an apple cider shake is a new one on me. Sounds delicious. You take your shots outside on your deck railing, just like me.
Katie @ goodLife {eats} says
YUM! Spotted this on foodgawker and had to come check it out. Too bad it is FREEZING today, but you can bet I'll be trying it if we get a little warm spell before winter is here to stay.
Amanda says
Thanks Angie, I'm sure you'll love it!
Angie says
Looks so easy and delicious! I love this recipe, I just bought a gallon of cider, and cant wait to try this recipe!
Amanda says
Thanks Maria, they are great :)
Maria says
I could go for one of these right about now!
Amanda says
Mags – hope you try it, it's great!
Thanks Rebecca and pinkstripes!
Sugar =- LOL
Kevin – apple cider is fabulous plain too, of course ;)
Fresh – hope you try it, you'll love it!
Karine – thanks!
Tami – tell me how Alexis likes it!
Katrina – Tell me if you try it ;)
Debbie – it is!
Ingrid – All I can say is YUM!
Biz – hope she likes it!
biz319 says
My daughter will love this! She is my icecream girl – thanks for sharing Amanda!
Ingrid says
Those sound interesting! I'm gonna have to give 'em a try.
~ingrid
Debbie says
Something I have never had before and it sounds delicious!
Katrina says
Hmmm? My husband and the boys love apple cider. We'll have to try this.
Tami says
I just bought more apple cider today. Alexis and I will have to try this recipe. We both love cider and milkshakes! I would've never thought of putting the two together.
Karine says
Your milkshake sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
Fresh Local and Best says
Wow, I've never seen a recipe like this! It looks delicious and is great for apple season.
Kevin says
An apple cider shake is a great idea! I have been picking up freshly made apple cider from the farmers market, though so far I have just been drinking it plain, chilled or hot.
SUGAR B says
Extra straw, please.
pinkstripes says
Sounds delicious!
Chow and Chatter says
very cool idea love it
Mags says
Wow Amanda, that does sound fantabulous! My hubby would love that flavor combination, I just know it.