Boozy or not, hot cider is one of our favorite holiday drinks. It’s kid-friendly and, with a quick splash of your favorite liquor, easily made into a comforting, cozy cocktail.
Spiked Cider Recipe
We recommend using this mulled cider recipe from our friend Liz at Octofree® made with Soergel Orchards’ famous apple cider, whole spices like cinnamon sticks and star anise pods, and sliced winter citrus. (For an extra, spicy kick, add in a few half-inch thick pieces of fresh ginger.) Throw in a splash of caramel vodka, a nutty bourbon, or dark rum, and you’re set for a warm, pleasant night by the fire.
Spiked Cider
Description
This recipe lends itself towards experimentation; we encourage you to try different spirits, additions, and garnishes! Some of our favorite riffs use apple brandies, sweeter, flavored vodkas, or add a few dashes of Angostura or orange bitters.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of your chosen spirit (We love Kingfly Spirits’ Bourbon or Maggie’s Farm Spiced Rum.)
- Mulled Cider
- Cinnamon sticks and orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place your chosen spirit in a mug, then fill it with hot, mulled cider.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange slices, then enjoy!
Recipe by Maggie Weaver
Photography by Dave Bryce
Styling by Keith Recker
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