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Hot Buttered Bourbon and Cider

4.7

(14)

Garnish this warming drink with lemon slices and a cinnamon stick.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
3/4 cup bourbon
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Bring first 5 ingredients to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 15 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons chilled butter to saucepan; bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon and lemon juice. Strain into large measuring cup. Divide hot cider among 4 mugs. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into 4 pieces. Add 1 piece to each mug. Sprinkle nutmeg over.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesHot DrinkApple CiderBourbonWhiskeyQuickEasySimmerBon Appétit
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