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We are going with a winter classic, mulled cider or the transformative whiskey cider. It's getting cold and there is nothing better than an open bonfire with a mug of mulled cider. This is a great and simple recipe for beginners and you should have most if not all of the ingredients in your cupboard.
Ingredients:
- 2 Quarts of Apple Juice
- 2 Cups of Cranberry Juice
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup of hibiscus liqueur
- 1.5 cups of Cranberries
- Orange Peel and Juice
- 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice
- 2 teaspoons of lavender
- 3-4 baked apples (diced)
Method- Baked Apples
- Preheat the oven to 350.
On a cutting board, dice 3-4 apples into small cubes and place them in a bowl - Add cinnamon, nutmeg, sumac, and a little pepper
- Mix and combine by hand until each piece looks like they are lightly dusted.
- Place on a tray and bake in the oven for 30 minutes (Your kitchen or, in my case, apartment will smell wonderful)
Mulled Cider - Bringing it Together
- Place all of the above spices combined into a stovetop and lightly roast for 1-2 minutes
- On low heat, add about 2 quarts of apple juice and a cup of cranberry juice. Let it slowly heat up and add additional cinnamon
- Lastly, add the cranberries.
- Stir and let it gently boil for an hour.
- Place the mulled cider and add the baked apples. Stir and taste unless to add extra spices.
- Optionally: Add whiskey and you have an awesome whiskey-cider for the rest of the evening.
Another simple easy-batch drink for your upcoming holiday parties. Hope you enjoy this one. Once again, go check out the video and say hi. See you next time! Yammas!