Christmas Cheer
Description
Spiced apple cider with a hint of bourbon is a warm way to spend the Christmas season.
Ingredients
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10 whole cloves
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8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
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8 whole allspice berries
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2 whole star anise pods
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1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider
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16 fluid ounces cranberry juice cocktail
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 cinnamon sticks
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4 1/8 inch piece fresh ginger, cut into thin slices
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10 fluid ounces bourbon
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10 2-inch strips orange peel
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Tie cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and star anise together in a cheesecloth sachet.
3
Combine apple cider, cranberry juice, and brown sugar together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, and spice sachet to cider mixture and steep for 20 minutes.
4
Pour 1 fluid ounce bourbon into each mug and top off with spiced cider.
5
Rub the edge of each mug with orange peel and drop into the drink.