Hot Mulled Apple Cider with Bourbon
Author: Crystal Cartier
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
- 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)
- Simmer cider, cinnamon, orange slices and orange peels, cardamom, allspice, star anise and rosemary in a saucepan.
- Simmer until liquid has reduced by half, 15-20 minutes.
- Add bourbon and stir until warmed. Can be kept over low heat partially covered to keep warm.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin slice of apple. Top with a small pat of butter if desired.
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2012/11/27/hot-mulled-apple-cider-with-bourbon/
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