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Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider
4.5 from 264 votes

Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider

Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider is a warm beverage blending apple cider with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger, simmered with orange juice and then mixed with bourbon and optional maple syrup for sweetness. Served hot or chilled over ice, it balances sweet, spiced, and boozy flavors. Garnishes like orange slices, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks add visual appeal and extra aroma.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 6 clove whole
  • 1 star anise whole
  • ½ inch ginger cut into slices, piece, fresh
  • 2 orange small
  • 1 cup bourbon 8 ounces
  • 0 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup see notes
  • brown sugar orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and ginger over medium heat. Wash the oranges well, then slice in half and squeeze the juice into the saucepan. Drop in one of the squeezed orange halves, and discard the other three.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and pour through a mesh sieve to filter out the spices and orange half.
  3. Combine the apple cider mixture with the bourbon and maple syrup. Serve hot, or chill to serve over ice.

Notes

  • Adjust maple syrup amount to taste, depending on your cider’s natural sweetness.
  • Any mid-priced bourbon works well; no need for premium brands.
  • Keep warm for gatherings in a slow cooker set to low.
  • For a decorative rim, rub an orange slice around the glass and dip into brown sugar before filling.
  • Use orange slices, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks as garnishes when serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 47g (94%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 47g 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.