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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This post originally appeared here on Oct 25, 2009 and has since been updated with new photos.