Hot Thanksgiving Kickoff Cocktail
Hot Thanksgiving Kickoff Cocktail
Mulled cider is just fine, but once you add a splash of bourbon, you're going to have a very happy Thanksgiving.This recipe originally appeared in The Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
12
servings
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 1 hefty sprig of thyme
- lemon wedges
- garnish: small sprigs of thyme, tiny apples, orange wedges, apple slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks
Directions
- In a large pot or tea kettle, heat cider and thyme.
- Remove thyme.
- Drop 3 tablespoons bourbon, 1 teaspoon orange liqueur and a squeeze of lemon into each of 12 mugs.
- Top with 6 to 8 tablespoons hot cider.
- Garnish.
- Enjoy.