Hot Mulled Apple Cider with Bourbon
 
 
This mulled hot apple cider with bourbon is pretty much autumn in every buttery, bourbon-y sip. Sigh...just enjoy.
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 1 quart (4 cups) apple cider
  • 3 large cinnamon sticks
  • ⅓ cup dried oranges OR the peel and slices of 1 orange
  • 12 pods of cardamon
  • 15 allspice berries
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 1 cup quality bourbon
  • sliced small apples
  • tiny pat of butter, 1 per drink (optional)
Instructions
  1. Simmer cider, cinnamon, orange slices and orange peels, cardamom, allspice, star anise and rosemary in a saucepan.
  2. Simmer until liquid has reduced by half, 15-20 minutes.
  3. Add bourbon and stir until warmed. Can be kept over low heat partially covered to keep warm.
  4. Pour into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin slice of apple. Top with a small pat of butter if desired.
ENJOY!!!
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2012/11/27/hot-mulled-apple-cider-with-bourbon/