Amazing 15 Minute Maple Bourbon Apple Cider
Enjoy this warm, spirited spiked cider combining the rich depth of bourbon with sweet maple and tart apple flavors. It’s a perfect drink for a cozy evening.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Apple Cider
- 1/2 cup Bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Star Anise pods
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine apple cider, bourbon, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling.
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise.
- Pour the hot cider into mugs.
- Garnish each serving with an orange slice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, you can gently muddle the star anise before adding it.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the bourbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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