Oak-aged style spiced apple cider
A liquid blanket for winter evenings. This isn't just warmed-up apple juice, but a complex, spiced drink where oak barrel aroma (or a drop of bourbon) adds depth to the fruit. The richness of melting whipped cream on top rounds off the sharpness of the spices.
Ingredients
500
ml
Apple cider (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
30
g
Brown sugar
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
1
piece
Cinnamon stick
1
pinch
Nutmeg
1
tsp
Orange zest (grated)
2
drops
Oak barrel aroma (or a spoon of whisky)
100
ml
Whipped cream
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Instructions
1
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Pour the cider into a saucepan, add spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest) and sugar. Heat until simmering.
Tip: Do not boil vigorously, as if using alcoholic cider, the alcohol will evaporate and aromas will be damaged.
2
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Leave on low heat for 5-10 minutes for flavours to marry (infusion).
Tip: Heat causes essential oils to be released from the spices.
3
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and aroma. Strain into glasses.
Tip: Aromas are added at the end because they are heat-sensitive.
4
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Serve topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 500 ml Apple cider (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- 30 g Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Orange zest (grated)
- 2 drops Oak barrel aroma (or a spoon of whisky)
- 100 ml Whipped cream