A SIGNATURE DRINK FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, so this Friday we wanted to share a delicious drink you can make for the holiday. This spiked Apple Cider is easy, delicious, and can be made without alcohol to be “family-friendly.”

With colder days ahead, this recipe is perfect to help warm you up!

"Mom and Dad" Version (AKA with Alcohol)

Ingredients

• 1 gal unfiltered apple juice or apple cider

• 1 large orange, cut into 1/4” slices

• 3 cinnamon sticks

• 4 star anise

• 1 tbsp whole cloves

• 1 tbsp whole allspice

• 1” ginger root, sliced

• 1 1/2 c spiced rum

Instructions

1. To a large 10 qt dutch oven, add apple juice, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, whole allspice, and ginger root. (If you have a spice ball, add clove and allspice to that. It’s easier cleanup afterward).

2. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 2-3 hours.

3. Add rum to the apple cider mixture.

4. Remove fruit and spices from the pot.

5. Serve!

(optional: garnish with orange slices, apple slices or spices)

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"Family Friendly" Version (AKA without Alcohol)

Ingredients

• 64 oz. apple juice

• 3 cinnamon sticks

• 1 1/2 tsp whole cloves

• 1 orange, sliced

• 1/2 lemon, sliced

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. Add cloves to a spice bag and place in crock pot.

2. Add all other ingredients to crock pot. Stir and Cover.

3. Cook on LOW for 2 hours.

4. Serve.

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