We are a family of autumn-loving people, so the arrival of the month of September is a super big deal for more reasons than one. In my house, September 1 is always met with a small swell of anticipation for all the upcoming, marvelous cool weather changes (seriously, we can’t wait for cooler weather!!) and fun fall festivities and activities that will be happening throughout the next several weeks.
September also marks the official onset of the fantastical –ber months, and as we see it, the countdown for the upcoming holiday season has now begun!
My boxes of autumn decorations are out of storage, stacked in the hallway and lying in wait for the change of seasons in the living room to begin. Honestly, we are typically so excited about the date of September 1 that it’s easy to forget that it’s. still. summer.
That is, of course, until we step outside of the house. The tyrannical Texas heat index swiftly issues a stark 100°+ reminder about which season is still present. Y’all may think I’m being melodramatic, but just two nights ago it was still 102° at 6:30 p.m. That’s just plain obscene!
Sweltering evenings like that one and extreme summer weather patterns are the reasons it’s easy to say goodbye to August in Texas. Last year we were in a rather scary drought that had everyone talking about water sustainability in our area, and this year we’re experiencing flash flood warnings every other week! So, even as I sit among my sparkly decorative pumpkins and faux multicolored foliage indoors, that relentless, brutal heat is certainly the most plain reminder that summer is still here every time I open the door.
Creamy, steamy pumpkin spice lattes are also becoming more readily available in every local coffee shop, and no doubt I’m quite happy about this! However, chilled beverages will be the first choice refreshments in the afternoons and evenings around here for a little while longer; we still have a few more suffocating weeks of summer heat to go.
The arrival of September also means that our local grocery stores will soon have large displays featuring some of the most delicious pressed apple ciders imported from all over the country. The fancy apple ciders are always a treat worth waiting for, and I won’t hesitate to stockpile a few bottles on first sight!
Fresh cider is delicious on its own, but I will instantly make a big glass full of this easy, scrumptious, icy cold Apple Cider Arnold Palmer. In fact, I will be making this mocktail-style drink on repeat until the first cold front arrives!
Of course, this is a twist on the classic, refreshing Arnold Palmer drink that is simply made with equal parts lemonade and sweetened iced tea over ice.
My easy Apple Cider Arnold Palmer is made with equal parts seasonal pressed apple cider and unsweetened iced tea. I prefer to sweeten this mixture up with a splash or two of a quality cinnamon or maple-flavored syrup to add even more pizazz into this delicious drink.
It’s one of my favorite spiced, autumn-inspired refreshments to enjoy on a ridiculously hot end-of-summer day.
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Apple Cider Arnold Palmer
Apple Cider Arnold Palmer is made with equal parts seasonal pressed apple cider and unsweetened iced tea. I prefer to sweeten this mixture up with a splash or two of a quality cinnamon or maple-flavored syrup to add even more pizazz into this delicious drink. It’s a favorite spiced, autumn-inspired refreshment to enjoy on a ridiculously hot end-of-summer day.
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Ingredients
Ice
Quality, fresh pressed spiced apple cider, your choice of variety
Freshly-brewed unsweetened iced tea
Sweetener of choice, to taste (cinnamon or maple-flavored beverage syrups are highly recommended)
Directions
- Fill a (16 oz) pint glass or mason jar with ice, as desired
- Fill the glass with equal parts of unsweetened tea and apple cider. Sweeten the Apple Cider Arnold Palmer to taste using sugar or a flavored beverage syrup.
- Garnish glass with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Notes
- Recipe from A Little Fish in the Kitchen blog at www.alittlefishinthekitchen.com. All content is owned by Marcelle G. Bolton. Please contact the author for permission to republish
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Sign me up! I’m a huge fan of Arnold Palmers, especially with apple cider!
Hi Michelle, thank you!!
What a great twist on a classic. Can’t wait to find some local cider soon!
Thanks so much, Lisa!
Yum! Love the seasonal flavor fun with apple cider. i am making this as soon as I find some fresh apple cider.
Thank you so much, Radja!
Love fusion recipes–this is perfect for fall!
Thanks so much, Inger!!
We’re still getting 80 degrees days that these would be perfect for! No cider available today, will pin this for when I pop back next week.
I took these photos last year, I’m still eagerly awaiting the cider displays to arrive here in Texas too 🙂 Thank you, Jolene!
Here in Michigan we call the brrrrrrr months LOL…I love the idea of using cider in the Arnold Palmer. It’s almost time for a trip to the cider mill.
Thank you, Wendy!! I wish I had a cider mill nearby!! How cool 🙂
This is such a wonderful twist on the traditional! Great way to dress up fresh apple cider.
Thank you, Karen!🧡
Love this twist on a favorite drink! Apple cider is definitely called for when it’s fall!
Thank you, Heather!!