Post #195465 by PiPhiRho on Sat, Oct 29, 2005 3:47 PM

I always thought of hot spiced cider as more of a halloween drink than Christmas. That is probably because when I was a kid my mom often made hot spiced apple cider for the kids as a halloween treat. When I became as adult I added rum, brandy or bourbon to it and drinking one or two of these has become something of a halloween night tradition. My usual recipe...

heat apple cider in a sauce pan with ground cinnamon, allspice and cloves (in decreasing amounts). In a, irish coffee glass add a shot of brandy, bourbon or an aged or spiced rum, a little bit of butter, a teaspoon of benedictine and top off with the hot spiced cider. Use a cinnamon stick as a swizzle. Top with whipped cream and a little nutmeg as a garnish. Very nice!