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Spiked Mulled Apple Cider with Bourbon


5 from 1 review

  • Author: Elena Contis
  • Total Time: 2-3 Hours
  • Yield: 1 gallon 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Warm up with a cozy spiked mulled apple cider with bourbon on those cold winter nights! This recipe is just as tasty with or without alcohol.


Ingredients

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  • 4 quarts fresh apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • A dash of cardamom
  • Orange peel from two oranges
  • 1 orange cut into 1/4" slices
  • 2 Gala apples cored and cubed
  • Maple syrup to taste depending on how sweet you want your cider
  • 1 1/2 cups bourbon

Instructions

  1. In the slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the alcohol.
  2. Set the slow cooker to LOW, cover and let the ingredients blend together for 2-3 hours or even longer if you'd like. The longer the better!
  3. When ready to served, add a shot (or two) of alcohol to the glass and pour the apple cider overtop. If doing these alcohol-free, skip the shot and pour the apple cider in a glass.
  4. Garnish with orange slices and apples and enjoy!

Notes

Cloves are a very strong flavor. Add a little bit at a time until you have your desired taste.

If preparing on the stove top, warm all ingredients except the alcohol on a low heat, uncovered for 2-3 hours.

Adding the alcohol should be done when serving because the slow cooker or stove top will burn off all the alcohol and who wants that?

  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 2-3 Hours
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Holiday

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 16 ounces
  • Calories: 165
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 6mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.4g
  • Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 0.4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg