Sugar Free Apple Cider Drink with Caramel and Cinnamon

Anyone else disappointed about Starbucks caramel apple spice being discontinued? It was my go-to when everyone else was drinking coffee (not a coffee drinker here). Good news! I have two easy copycat recipes to share with you. The first one is my own sugar free apple cider drink with caramel and cinnamon. The second is a full sugar version concocted by my son. Whatever your preference, no need to despair any longer. Either option can make a great addition to an apple-themed party or a cozy quiet time at home. Read on for your caramel apple spice fix!

Equipment for the Sugar Free Apple Cider Drink

The main item I like to use for any hot drink is my electric teakettle.

You can also use the microwave to heat the water.
You’ll need a mug and spoon.
If you are making the optional whipped cream from scratch, you’ll need a mixing bowl and a small hand mixer, immersion blender, or wire whisk.

Ingredients for the Sugar Free Apple Cider Drink

The ingredients for this drink are simple. You can add extra embellishments if you wish.
1 packet of Alpine Sugar Free Spiced Cider mix

1 cup of hot water
1 tablespoon of sugar free caramel syrup

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, no sugar added (optional)

Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Cinnamon stick for decoration (optional)

Directions for the Sugar Free Apple Cider Drink

If you are making homemade whipped cream, place your mixing bowl and whisk or beaters into the freezer (optional). Let chill for at least 15 minutes.
Bring water to boil.
While the water is coming to a boil, make the whipped cream by adding 1/4 of a cup of heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl along with the vanilla, if using. Whip until you get some frothy peaks. Set aside.
Pour one packet of sugar-free apple cider mix into a mug. Add a cup of hot water. Mix until the cider mix is dissolved. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar-free caramel syrup.
Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) and the homemade whipped cream, if desired. Garnish with a cinnamon stick (optional).

Full Sugar Apple Cider Drink with Caramel and Cinnamon Variation

If you prefer not to use artificial sweeteners and prefer a full sugar copycat Starbucks caramel apple spice, here is what my son likes to do. Pour a cup of apple cider into a mug and heat it in the microwave until hot, about 2 minutes. When the cider is hot, add in a tablespoon of caramel syrup (not sugar-free). Sprinkle some cinnamon on top and add a squirt of whipped cream.  It’s the perfect treat for anyone craving the beloved discontinued Starbucks caramel apple spice.

Sugar Free Apple Cider Drink with Caramel and Cinnamon

Make sugar free caramel apple cider with warm cinnamon spice. Get a no-sugar twist with this copycat Starbucks caramel apple spice spiced cider recipe.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Electric kettle
• 1 mug
• 1 spoon
• 1 small mixing bowl
• 1 Immersion blender, hand mixer, or wire whisk

Ingredients

  

• 1 packet Alpine Sugar Free Spiced Cider mix
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon sugar free caramel syrup
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ teaspoon pur vanilla extract, sugar free optional
• 1 sprinkle cinnamon optional
• 1 cinnamon stick optional

Instructions

 

• If you are making homemade whipped cream, place your mixing bowl and whisk or beaters into the freezer (optional). Let chill for at least 15 minutes.
• Bring water to a boil.
• While the water is coming to a boil, make the whipped cream by adding 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl along with the vanilla, if using. Whip until you get some frothy peaks. Set aside.
• Pour one packet of sugar-free apple cider mix into a mug. Add a cup of hot water.
• Mix until the cider mix is dissolved. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar-free caramel syrup.
• Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) and the homemade whipped cream, if desired. Garnish with a cinnamon stick (optional).

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Keyword apple, caramel, cinnamon, hot drink, sugar free

More Warm Drink Inspiration

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If you would like even more recipe ideas, consider following my Easy Recipes board on Pinterest. Wishing you good health and many opportunities to relax and enjoy a cozy cup of this sugar free apple cider drink with caramel and cinnamon.

Lisa Mitchell is a wife, mom, and school librarian who likes to create and share recipes, often using fresh ingredients from her family’s small Pacific Northwest farm. For more delicious, easy recipes, click on over to the Food page.