Hot Bourbon Apple Cider Recipe

Hot Bourbon Apple Cider

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From the onset of fall to the lingering chilly weather of spring, our hot bourbon apple cider recipe will warm you right up, especially on the days you feel chilled right down to the bone. You can be as generous with the ingredients as you like—just don’t skimp on the bourbon!

Our first choice is apple cider, but since it’s not always available, regular apple juice will also work. We used agave or honey as a natural sweetener, then we selected a honey-flavored bourbon to keep the results smooth. Honey bourbon is just a smidge gentler than the regular variety for us sissies in the test kitchen.

As if a hot bourbon apple cider on a chilly evening isn’t satisfactory enough, your house will smell amazing once you warm the cider on the stove. This recipe is the perfect cocktail to bring people together in a nice, cozy atmosphere.

Hot Bourbon Apple Cider Recipe

what you'll need
  • 10 oz apple cider, or apple juice
  • 4 oz honey bourbon
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp agave, or honey
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • cinnamon sticks
  • star anise
Nutrition Facts
Hot Bourbon Apple Cider Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 51g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 15%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Place cider, apple slices, agave and cinnamon in a saucepan then bring to a boil. Let simmer for 5 minutes to release the flavors. Add 2 cinnamon sticks and 2 pieces of star anise then let simmer for 1 minute longer.
  2. Strain mixture into mugs then add bourbon. Garnish with fresh apple slices, cinnamon sticks and star anise, if desired. Serve immediately.
One Last Thing

Cloves and nutmeg are also great spices to add to this recipe!

Hot Bourbon Apple Cider Recipe