How to Draw a Donut and Apple Cider (Easy Step by Step)
A donut and a smiling mug of apple cider make a cozy autumn snack to draw. The whole picture is built from ovals, a tall mug shape, a few curvy lines, and two dots for a happy face. It is a great one for beginners because every part is simple and friendly.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a donut and apple cider step by step
How to Draw a Donut and Apple Cider · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The big donut
Draw a big round oval on the left side of your paper. Keep the line smooth, and leave a tiny gap on the right side where the mug will touch it.
Step 3: The donut hole
Draw a small oval in the middle of the donut. It sits right in the center, like a little window.
Step 4: Wavy icing
Start at the left edge of the donut and draw a wiggly, wavy line across the lower part. End at the right edge so the icing looks like it is dripping down.
Step 5: The mug body
Next to the donut, draw a tall mug shape. Start with a slightly curved line for the top edge, then draw down both sides and round off the bottom.
Step 6: Cider in the mug
Just inside the top of the mug, draw a curved smile-shaped line from one side to the other. This is the top of the warm apple cider.
Step 7: The mug handle
On the right side of the mug, draw a big letter D shape for the handle. Start and end the line on the side of the mug, then draw a smaller curve inside it so the handle looks thick.
Step 8: Cinnamon stick
Draw a long, slanted stick that pokes up out of the cider. Add a small oval at the top end so you can see the round tip.
Step 9: A happy face
Draw two round dots for eyes in the middle of the mug. Add a small curved smile between them.
Step 10: Steamy swirls
Above the mug, draw two short wiggly lines that wave upward. They show how warm the cider is.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your donut and apple cider? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw boba tea or how to draw a cupcake next.

Tips for drawing a donut and apple cider
- Draw the donut oval first and leave room beside it, because the mug sits close and even touches the donut's side.
- The wavy icing is the trickiest part. Make it like gentle hills and valleys, going slowly, and keep it inside the donut.
- Draw the mug's face with dots for eyes and a small smile, and keep the eyes level so the mug looks happy.
Free donut and apple cider coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this donut and apple cider coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your donut and apple cider drawing
Try golden brown for the donut, pink or white for the icing, and warm orange for the cider. The cinnamon stick can be reddish brown, and the steam can be light gray.
Donut and apple cider fun fact for kids
Apple cider is made by pressing apples to squeeze out their juice, and it is often sold in the fall, right when apples are picked. Many people stir a cinnamon stick into a warm mug, which is the kind of stick in this drawing.
Questions about drawing a donut and apple cider
What shapes do I need to draw a donut and apple cider?
You need two ovals for the donut and its hole, a tall mug shape, and a D shape for the handle. Add a wavy line for the icing, a slanted stick, and two wiggly lines for the steam.
How do I make my mug of cider look cuter?
Give it a face with two round dot eyes and a small smile. Keep the eyes wide apart and the smile small to make it look sweet.
How do I draw the wavy icing on a donut?
Start at one edge and draw a line that goes up and down like gentle hills. Take your time and lift your pencil if you need a break.






