How to Make Spiked Apple Cider

Spiked apple cider makes a delicious treat, especially on a crisp autumn evening. It's simple to make and brings the flavor of autumn to any fall gathering. You can use your own home-pressed cider or the store bought variety.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Half-gallon apple cider
• 1 cup apple brandy
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Spiked Apple Cider Recipe

1. 

   Pour apple cider into a large pot or kettle over medium heat.

2. Add cinnamon and spices, stirring to incorporate.

3. Bring cider mix to a low simmer, then reduce heat to low.

4. Mix in brandy, stirring spiked apple cider with wooden spoon.

5. 

   Serve the cider in warmed mugs garnished with cinnamon stick stirrers.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve children warm cider sprinkled with cinnamon for a kids' version of the drink.
• Don't boil the cider after adding brandy as the alcohol content may lessen.

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[MidniteWriter]

on 11/5/2009 yum, that sounds good, especially in this cold climate!

[2enjoylife]

on 11/5/2009 Oh goodness, I can smell it cooking even though I don't have anything close to an apple in the house just now. Guess what's on my shopping list;) Thanks!

[survivoryea]

on 11/5/2009 Sounds delicious on a cold day! Thanks for the recipe!

[GreenGardenChic]

on 10/16/2008 Sounds like a great recipe (sorry I didn't find this in the search I did before I wrote a very similar article). Cheers.