Fall’n Apples | Merridale Distillery Recipe

The Fall’n Apples brings together the warm spice of Merridale Cowichan Spiced Rhumb, the baked apple and cinnamon notes of Apple Pie Cider and a kick of ginger. Finished with fresh lemon, it’s bright, warming and made for fall.

This easy Apple Pie Cider cocktail is perfect for crisp afternoons, Thanksgiving gatherings or anytime you want a taste of cider season.

Quick Recipe

Prep: 5 minutes | Makes: 1 cocktail | Difficulty: Easy | Glass: Tall glass | Garnish: Lemon wedge

Ingredients

• 1 oz Merridale Cowichan Spiced Rhumb
• 1 oz Merridale Ginger Syrup
• Merridale Apple Pie Cider, to top
• Ice
• Lemon wedge, for garnish

Method

Add Cowichan Spiced Rhumb and Ginger Syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a tall glass with fresh ice. Add a lemon wedge, top with Merridale Apple Pie Cider and enjoy.

Why This Cocktail Works

Fall’n Apples layers classic fall flavours of apple, cinnamon, ginger and warming spice.

Apple Pie Cider brings baked apple, cinnamon and subtle vanilla, while Spiced Rhumb adds warmth and Ginger Syrup gives it a spicy kick. Fresh lemon helps balance the sweetness and keeps the cocktail bright.

Ingredient Spotlight

Merridale Apple Pie Cider

Apple Pie is Merridale’s fall seasonal cider, made with local apples and cinnamon extract crafted from our own spirits. Medium-sweet with notes of baked apple, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, it pairs naturally with ginger and Spiced Rhumb.

Pair It With

• Roast turkey and stuffing
• Pork sausage or roast pork
• Aged cheddar
• Roasted root vegetables
• Pumpkin pie or apple desserts

Variations

Make It Less Sweet

Reduce the Ginger Syrup to ½ oz for a drier cocktail.

Make It a Batch

For 8 cocktails, combine 8 oz Cowichan Spiced Rhumb and 8 oz Ginger Syrup. Divide over ice and top each glass with Apple Pie Cider just before serving.

Add More Citrus

Give the lemon wedge a good squeeze before adding it to the glass for a brighter, more citrus-forward cocktail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Fall’n Apples ahead of time?

Partially. Combine the Spiced Rhumb and Ginger Syrup ahead of time, then shake with ice and top with Apple Pie Cider when serving.

What does Apple Pie Cider taste like?

Merridale Apple Pie is a medium-sweet fall seasonal cider with baked apple, cinnamon and subtle vanilla notes.

Can I make it for a crowd?

Yes. Batch the Spiced Rhumb and Ginger Syrup ahead of time, then top each cocktail individually with cider.

More Merridale Cocktails

• Traditional Tea
• Mo’tini
• Raspberry Daiquiri

Visit Merridale

Visit Merridale in the Cowichan Valley to explore our craft cider, small-batch spirits and seasonal cocktails, or stop by the Farmhouse for the ingredients to make Fall’n Apples at home.

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