Hot Thanksgiving Kickoff Cocktail

Name: Hot Thanksgiving Kickoff Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
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

The Daily Meal Staff|Nov. 17, 2020 2:08 pm EST

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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

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.