Cozy Apple Cider Bourbon Spiced Drink
A warm and comforting spiced apple cider drink perfect for chilly evenings. The bourbon adds a delightful kick!
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mugs or heat-safe glasses
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider (unfiltered)
- 1/2 cup Bourbon Your favorite brand
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 Orange Zested and juiced
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 4 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 4-6 Apple slices For garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider, bourbon, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the flavors have melded. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve (optional, to remove spices) before serving.
- Garnish each serving with a few apple slices, if desired.
- Serve warm in mugs or heat-safe glasses.
Notes
For a stronger bourbon flavor, increase the amount to 3/4 cup. Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to your liking. You can also add a splash of maple syrup for extra sweetness.