This Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider Copycat is my Fall drink of choice! This delicious warm apple cider drink is THE actual recipe used at Starbucks.
Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider
How I Got the Caramel Apple Spice Recipe
So then I did some math. 1oz. = 2 Tbsp. so we can figure that .25oz = 1/2 Tbsp. The Starbucks people put 3 pumps of syrup in a 12oz cup, making it 1 1/2 Tbsp per 12oz of apple juice. To simplify it further… 2/3 of 12oz. is 8oz (or 1 cup) and 2/3 of 1 1/2 Tbsp is 1 Tbsp. So, for each cup of cider you simply add 1 Tbsp. of syrup. Easy enough right? See, MOM, I didn’t waste ALL of my time goofing off in school 😉
Other Tips From Our Readers
One of our readers commented and let us know that before Starbucks used the Cinnamon Dolce flavored syrup, they actually just used cinnamon syrup. You can find Torani or DaVinci cinnamon syrup for a fraction of the price of the Starbucks brand (just use the same amounts as mentioned in the recipe).
Another reader mentioned making your OWN syrup (to save even MORE $$) by combining 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon and simmering in a pot over medium heat for 5 minutes until it reduces.
As far as the apple juice brand, it another reader said that Starbucks will often just use a generic brand so any kind of apple juice will be fine and it will still taste just like Starbucks. I have also had some questions about my hot chocolate maker. I use the “Cocomotion” but as far as I know it has been discontinued 🙁
Looking for More Drinks to Warm You Up This Fall and Winter?
If you love this Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider and want even more variety, you have got to try our Pumpkin Steamers recipe (it tastes like Fall in a mug). If you want to spice things up, try our Mayan Hot Chocolate (smooth chocolate with a little spicy kick.. don’t worry, it’s not too spicy). We also have a fun collection of Candy Bar Hot Chocolates (Twix, Almond Joy, and Reeses… I love all three and honestly can’t pick a favorite)! If you want to check out ALL of our drinks (all family-friendly), click HERE (we have tons)!
How to Make Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice
Ingredients
- 2 c. apple juice
- 2 Tbsp. Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Syrup buy it straight from Starbucks for about $7. It will last you a very very very long time. Totally worth it.
- Whipped cream
- Caramel topping
Instructions
- Combine apple juice and syrup. Warm to desired heat (I did it in a hot chocolate maker and it turned out perfect. I loved the "whipped" taste it added. You could possibly try it in a blender for the same effect.. just be careful if it's really hot).
- Top with whipped cream and caramel topping.
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