(Spiked) Maple Apple Cider Recipe

In the fall and winter I love a warm, cozy cocktail. Spiked apple cider is one of my favorite treats. This recipe is not super boozy, but if you don't drink try omitting the liquor and adding a tablespoon of real maple syrup to your cider. :) 

In a teapot, combine: 5 cups apple cider, 2 shots maple flavored whiskey, 2 shots apple liqueur (I love Thatcher's!), 4 cinnamon sticks, 1/2 an apple (sliced), 1/2 cup orange juice. Serves 2.I think I'm gonna make some more right now... xo. Elsie 

Comments

[Raquel]

MMM looks so warm! I will take one right now! :)

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[Kate]

This sounds delicious. I didn't even know they made maple flavored whiskey!

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[melissa ahamad]

Mmmmm perfect for the cozy holidays! Also wayyyyyy better than eggnog. Thanks Elsie.

Melissa
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[Pili]

mmmmhmm...looks so good! :)
xo ,

Pili.

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[Laura @ chaotic domestic]

This looks delicious! Definitely need to try!

[Gina]

Apple cider (not spiked) is a regular staple at our family's holiday gatherings but it has never occured to me to add maple syrup but that sounds delicious. Thank you!

[TinaciousMe]

Love the presentation!
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[Carlee]

Sounds yummy! And great photography as always!
Carlee
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[Megan {a ray of sun}]

I have been loving bottle hard cider this fall but this recipe looks even better than that! Mostly because it's warm and toasty! Cannot wait to try it!
xoxo
Megan
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[ale norris]

i've been trying to decide on a cocktail to serve at our "pre-holidays" party - i think i just found the one!
-ale

[Denisa]

Wow. I find here always something special. Perfect.

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[Margherita]

Love this!

[abby]

YUM! I love cider, so adding anything remotely Christmassy to it is a win for me! Can't wait to try this :) xx

[Becky]

This sounds amazing! I don't think the ginger cider and maple whiskey are available here in Australia but am thinking spiced rum and sparkling cider might work together nicely with the cinnamon and juices :)
Thanks for the inspiration to try something new!

Becky, K.
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[Clare]

Maple syrup! That's genius.
xo, Clare
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[Nicolle from Thriving Wives]

Yum! I keep waiting for it to be colder than 90 degrees here in SoCal (sorry, not trying to brag East Coasters), so I can enjoy drinks like these and finally wear a sweater. This looks divine! Would love to have this be part of a wintery date night (to go cups to the park/beach with a blanket perhaps?) AND I bet it makes the house smell heavenly!

Strive to Thrive,
Nic
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[Erin @ Delightfully Southern]

Yep, I'm definitely going to be making a version of this in the coming weeks, especially when the temperature starts dropping! Thanks for sharing, ladies!

[Courtney Ramsey]

We love apple cider, and my husbands new favorite alcohol of choice is whiskey--I will absolutely be trying this! Thanks girl!

Xx,
Courtney
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[Irene's closet]

nice inspiration!

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[Kate]

Yum! Your pictures looks great. I envy your food photography skills! ;)

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