Back in the day when Min and her pal Philip Bernard attended Virginia Tech football pregame tailgate parties with fervent religiosity, a touch of special cider was often the incentive for warming up some team spirit. In truth, there is absolutely nothing Hokie about this fine cider punch, what with the assistance of the special team’s Tennessee whiskey and all.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 16 servings
Ingredients
2 quarts apple cider
1 cup fresh orange juice
4 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
8 whole allspice
One 750-ml bottle Tennessee whiskey
1 cup triple sec
Preparation
Step 1
POUR the apple cider and orange juice into a large slow cooker (at least 5 quarts).
Step 2
TIE the cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a piece of cheesecloth and drop the bundle in the slow cooker. Cover and heat on low until warm.
Step 3
Just before serving, Add the whiskey and the triple sec. Keep the slow cooker on the warm or low setting during the party. Serve in mugs.
