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Hot Bourbon Spiced Cider

This cozy winter cocktail takes minutes to make and will warm you on the coldest nights. If you want an additional bump of flavor, add a packet of mulling spice to the cider as it brews. Feel free to scale up the recipe, making it in a bigger batch to serve a crowd.

Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 mug
Calories 218 kcal
Author Katie Morford

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spiced apple cider
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1.5 ounces bourbon (scale back to 1 ounce for a lighter brew)
  • Optional garnish: 1 thin round slice apple cut crosswise from the center of an apple (it should be smaller than the diameter of the mug)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over high heat, bring the spiced apple cider, star anise, and cinnamon to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes to infuse the cider with additional flavor.

  2. While the cider is heating, pour the bourbon into a mug. Fill the mug with the hot cider. Set the apple slice on the top of the cider, where it will float.
  3. Makes 1 mug