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A steaming Spiced Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail in a glass mug, garnished with a cinnamon stick.

Spiced Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

A warm and comforting cocktail perfect for autumn evenings.
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Temps de préparation 5 minutes
Temps de cuisson 5 minutes
Simmering Time 10 minutes
Temps total 20 minutes
Portions: 1 drink
Type de plat: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Spiced Cider
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 2 star anise
  • 3 whole cloves
For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 4-6 oz spiced apple cider warmed
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mug
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Combine apple cider, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Strain the spiced cider into a mug, discarding the spices.
  4. Add bourbon to the mug with the warm spiced cider.
  5. Stir gently and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of bourbon to your preference. For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the bourbon.

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