Say Cheers With Holiday Cider!

Nothing says the Holidays like family, a warm fire and......a drink that warms you up!  Follow this quick and easy recipe to put a little kick (adults only please) into your traditional Hot Apple Cider.

Spiked Hot Apple Cider (Makes 10 Cups)

Ingredients:

• 7 Cups of Apple Cider (My favorite comes from a local Apple Orchard)
• 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
• 5-6 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 Teaspoon Allspice
• 1 Teaspoon Cloves
• 1 1/2 Cups Dark Rum (I suggest Myers)
• 1 1/2 Cups Butterscotch Schnapps

1. Combine the Apple Cider and Brown Sugar in a large saucepan.  Using a cheese cloth, bundle together the cinnamon sticks, Allspice and Cloves-drop into the Apple Cider mixture. Bring the pan to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.  Remove the spice bundle and then slowly stir in the Rum and Schnapps.  Best served warm and garnished with a Cinnamon Stick!