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Poisoned Apple Cider Cocktail

A festive and versatile drink perfect for autumn gatherings, combining apple cider with spices and alcohol for a warm or cold cocktail experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups apple cider Use fresh, quality cider for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup whiskey or rum Choose based on your preference.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add more for a bolder flavor.
  • ice ice For shakin' mix and chilling the drink.
  • 1 each apple, sliced For garnish.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup ginger ale For a fizzy twist.
  • 2 tablespoons caramel syrup For sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the apple cider in a pot on the stove until warm, but not boiling.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine whiskey or rum with ground cinnamon and ice. Shake well.
Assembly
  1. Fill glasses about halfway with warm apple cider.
  2. Pour the shaken mixture over the cider.
  3. Optional: Drizzle caramel syrup or add ginger ale for sweetness and fizz.
  4. Garnish with apple slices or a cinnamon stick.

Notes

To serve warm, use pre-warmed glasses. For cold servings, arrange glasses with ice. Rimming glasses with cinnamon sugar is a fun optional touch.