This Apple Cider Float is such a fun fall drink! Spiced apple cider with ice cream and caramel sauce – the perfect refreshing drink. Skip the pumpkin spice latte and make this apple cider drink instead!

apple cider and whipped cream in a clear mason jar with caramel sauce and sliced apples on top.

Caramel Apple Cider Float

This October treat is just like a traditional root beer float, but for the fall-time! It is completely alcohol free, so this delicious drink can be enjoyed by everyone! This time of year, during apple season and fall, we love getting apple cider and putting it into everything (like Apple Punch). In September when it’s hot outside, it’s the perfect drink.

ingredients in apple cider float laid out on a grey counter.

Ingredients Needed

Apple Cider: Use actual cider – not apple juice. It has a stronger apple flavor.
Ice Cream: I used a classic vanilla ice cream but you could use any flavor you like.
Toppings: I topped this recipe with whipped cream, caramel sauce, fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

process shot of apple cider float being made.

How to make Apple Cider Float

Add cider to a glass.
Add a scoop of ice cream.
Top with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, and an apple slice.

WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?

We'll email a link to this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

Variations

Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar on top for extra flavor
You could add some fizzy ginger ale for a bubbly float.
We add a drizzle of caramel sauce into the glass before adding the cider.

Expert Tips

You can use hot cider or cool cider
Don’t forget to drizzle caramel sauce all over!
If you can find it, use fresh apple cider.
Serve immediately – it won’t store well.
If you love Apple Cider, be sure to try my Apple Cider Mocktail Mimosa and my Apple Punch recipe!