Name: Hot Buttered Bourbon and Cider
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

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

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.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Hot Drink Apple Cider Bourbon Whiskey Quick Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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