Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Heat and serve this cider in your biggest slow cooker. Serve the whisky or brandy on the side, so it's a family friendly drink.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 24
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (128 oz) bottle apple cider | ||
| 2 (5.5 oz each) cans apricot nectar | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee orange juice | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee sugar | ||
| 4 cinnamon sticks | ||
| 2 tsp. ground allspice | ||
| 1 tsp. ground cloves | ||
| ½ tsp. freshly ground nutmeg | ||
| 24 lemon slices | ||
| 36 oz. rye whisky or brandy |
Directions
- Combine the apple cider, apricot nectar, orange juice, sugar and spices in a stock pot over medium heat. Cover and bring to a very low boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Uncover, reduce heat to maintain a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks.
- To serve, place a lemon slice and 1-1/2 oz of whisky or brandy in the bottom of each mug. Fill with hot apricot-apple cider.
Nutrition facts
Servings
260 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 2%
0%
Vitamin C 15%
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 0%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2012.