Spiked Apple Cider
Spiked Apple Cider is cozy and aromatic with apples, cinnamon and cloves, finished with whiskey or bourbon for the perfect fall sip
Servings: 4
Calories: 295kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker/Crockpot
- Strainer/Cheesecloth
- Potato Masher
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 3 royal gala apples quartered
- 1 large orange sliced
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar lightly packed
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ½ - 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon whole all-spice
- 1 star anise
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
Instructions
- Place quartered gala apples and orange slices in the Crock pot. Add in all remaining ingredients and cover with 4 cups of water.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours and lightly stir after 1 ½ hours.
- Using a potato masher, squish some pulp out of the fruits. Strain everything into a bowl or large measuring cup (note: you may need to do this a few times to get the finer particles).
- Pour the juices back into the crockpot to keep warm until serving.
- When ready to serve, add in the alcohol of your choice (for this recipe we used Fireball cinnamon whiskey).
Notes
- Strain Well: Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth for the clearest cider.
- Glass: Heatproof mugs are perfect for serving it hot.
- Garnishes: Add cinnamon sticks, apple slices, orange slices, star anise or even a caramel drizzle.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container or sealed pitcher for up to 3-4 days.
- Make Ahead: Make the cider base earlier in the day, then spike it with alcohol just before serving.
- Reheating: Warm gently on the stove over low heat. Avoid boiling so the alcohol doesn’t cook off.
- Taste Before Serving: Add more sugar or whiskey depending on your crowd.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
