Description
Warm up chilly evenings with this comforting Maple Bourbon Apple Cider recipe, blending fruity apple cider with aromatic spices and a hint of maple sweetness, perfectly paired with a splash of bourbon for a cozy drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 L apple cider
- 2 orange slices
- 2 lemon slices
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8-10 whole cloves
- 3 whole star anise
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 6 oz bourbon (approximately 1 oz per serving)
Garnish
- Extra cinnamon sticks
- Extra star anise
Instructions
- Heat the cider: In a saucepan, place 2 liters of apple cider over medium-high heat along with orange and lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
- Simmer and steep: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer then reduce heat to low. Let it steep gently for 30 minutes to infuse the cider with the spices and citrus flavors.
- Add sweetness and strain: After steeping, stir in 4 tablespoons of maple syrup to taste. Remove all citrus slices and whole spices from the mixture.
- Serve with bourbon: Pour about 1 ounce of bourbon per serving into mugs, then top with the hot spiced apple cider.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and star anise for an extra festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the warming drink.
Notes
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity based on your preferred sweetness.
- Use fresh spices for the best aromatic infusion.
- Non-alcoholic option: omit the bourbon for a family-friendly version.
- Keep the cider on low heat without boiling to preserve flavors.
- Serve in heatproof glasses to enjoy the drink safely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
