Nothing beats snuggling up to warm cocktail during the holidays. This buttery, pumpkin spiced hot apple cider will hit the spot. It’s an ode to fall in a cup.
Spiced Butter Ingredients
½ cup butter (or ½ stick), softened
2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp cinnamon
Cider Ingredients
4 cups apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
1/2 or 3/4 cup bourbon (depending on how strong you like it)
Optional: apple slices, orange slices and star anise for garish
Directions
Blend spices into the softened butter and pack into a small ramekin. (Leftovers are great on toast!)
In a medium pot, bring cider and orange juice to a simmer on the stove. Add cinnamon sticks and continue simmering until infused with cinnamon flavor – about 10 minutes.
Turn off heat. Add bourbon and stir.
Pour into four mugs and top with a dollop of spiced butter. Optional: Garnish with apple slices and star anise. Cheers!