Spiked Apple Cider
This Spiked Apple Cider is a warm, cozy adult beverage made with apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, light brown sugar, and whiskey. It is a grown-up twist on a childhood favorite, perfect for a chilly evening or any time you are craving a sweet, spicy, boozy drink!
Servings: 16 drinks
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 1 gallon fresh apple cider
- 1 medium orange, sliced (unpeeled)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup whiskey, adjusted to taste
- apple slices, for garnish
- cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium heat, add the apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and light brown sugar.* Heat until it begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from heat. Carefully remove the cinnamon sticks and orange slices.
- Stir in the whiskey.
- Serve the spiked cider warm in mugs.
- Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Notes
*Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Add the apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and light brown sugar to the bowl of a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- Carefully remove cinnamon sticks and orange slices.
- Stir in the whiskey before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 171kcal