Description
A warm and comforting Maple Bourbon Apple Cider infused with citrus and spices, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with bourbon for a cozy seasonal drink perfect for gatherings.
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 (about 1 oz per serving)
- Extra cinnamon sticks and star anise for garnish
Instructions
- Heat cider: In a saucepan, place the apple cider over medium high heat and add orange and lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Bring the cider to a simmer then reduce heat.
- Simmer and steep: Let the cider gently steep on low heat for about 30 minutes to infuse the spices and citrus flavors.
- Add sweetness and strain: Stir in maple syrup to taste and remove the citrus slices and spices from the cider.
- Serve with bourbon: Pour 1 oz of bourbon into each mug and top with hot apple cider. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and star anise if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust maple syrup based on preferred sweetness.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor infusion.
- Can be made without bourbon for a non-alcoholic version.
- Keep on low heat to avoid boiling off the alcohol during serving.
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
