Autumn Spice Bourbon Apple Cider

This warm and flavorful Honeycrisp & Bourbon Spiced Cider is the perfect cocktail for cozy autumn evenings. The blend of apple cider, bourbon, and aromatic spices creates a comforting and aromatic drink that is sure to delight your taste buds. Topped with delicate apple cutouts, this cocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Autumn Spice Bourbon Apple Cider

A warm and comforting apple cider cocktail infused with bourbon and aromatic spices, perfect for autumn evenings.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • Peel of 1/4 lemon, without the white pith
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cardamom pod
  • 1/2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar (optional)
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced crosswise

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, combine apple cider, lemon peel, cloves, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon stick, ginger, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes, then cover and steep for 1 hour.
  3. Reheat the mixture and strain. Stir in the bourbon.
  4. Cut star-shaped centers from the apple slices and remove any remaining seeds.
  5. Pour the spiced cider into a mug and top with the apple cutouts. Serve warm.