Winter: Warm Vanilla Cider
November 29th, 2013 | Christmas, Cocktails, Winter
Ingredients:
- 6 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
- 2 whole nutmeg seeds
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) bourbon, if desired
- Whipped cream
Honeyed Walnuts:
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of coarse salt
Directions:
- Combine apple cider, dark-brown sugar, nutmeg seeds, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan. Gently simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and add bourbon if desired. Remove and discard solids. Divide among 6 mugs or heatproof glasses, and top each with a dollop of whipped cream and a few honeyed walnuts.
- For Honeyed Walnuts: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine walnuts, honey, and salt in a bowl. Toss to coat, and spread in a single layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake, tossing occasionally, until toasted, about 15 minutes. Let cool. -Image and Recipe Marthastewart.com
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The adults will definitely be partaking in this at my house on Christmas eve
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