Spiked Cider
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.
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
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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