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Fresh Ideas - October 14 - Spice Up the Holiday Season Hot & Spicy Mulled Cider

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 10:15am

Whether you’re preparing for a big gathering or hosting a small dinner with loved ones, make any get-together a special occasion with a twist on delicious, seasonal classics.

Impress your guests with a Hot & Spicy Mulled Cider and a Sweet & Smoky Roast Chicken that will fill your home with enticing aromas and joyful memories. 

Holiday cooking tips
Here are a few tricks to use when preparing a special holiday meal:

  • Prepare some items a day or two in advance, or prep vegetables the day before to help save time the day of the big party.
  • Brine the chicken the night before to help loosen muscle fibers, allowing the chicken to retain moisture when roasting the next day.
  • Ladle hot mulled cider into warm cups or mugs, and place extra bourbon and Tabasco Sauce on the side for guests who enjoy an added kick.
  • Bring the mulled cider to the table by pouring it into a thermos. This will help keep the cider warm without having to leave the table to top off your guests’ mugs.

For more delicious recipes for your holiday menu, visit www.tabasco.com.

Hot & Spicy Mulled Cider

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon fresh apple cider
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2 star anise
  • 4 cloves
  • 3 allspice berries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 cups bourbon
  • 3/4 cup applejack
  • 1 cup honey liqueur
  • 5 dashes apple bitters
  • 2 tablespoons Tabasco Original Red Sauce, or more to taste
  • Orange twist, for garnish
  • Apple, sliced, for garnish

 

Preparation

  1. In stainless steel pot, combine cider with cinnamon, anise, cloves, allspice berries, almonds and honey. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; add bourbon, applejack, liqueur, bitters and Tabasco Sauce.
  2. Store in refrigerator until ready to be enjoyed. Once ready, gently warm cider cocktail.
  3. Garnish with orange twist, sliced raw apple, almonds and dash of Tabasco Sauce.

 

Serves
18

Preparation Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes