Hot Buttered Bourbon and Cider
Cozy up with a mug of Hot Buttered Bourbon and Cider, the ultimate comfort drink for chilly evenings and festive gatherings. This indulgent recipe combines the warmth of spiced apple cider with the richness of melted butter, brown sugar, and a splash of bourbon, creating a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s both sweet and satisfying. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, every sip delivers a burst of holiday-inspired flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and easy way to impress guests or treat yourself to a luxurious drink. For an extra special touch, garnish with cinnamon sticks or orange slices, and serve it steaming hot to heighten the cozy vibes. Perfect for holiday parties, winter nights, or fireside relaxation, this hot bourbon cider cocktail is a seasonal favorite you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 6 fluid ounces Bourbon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 Cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)
- 2 Orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider, unsalted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
Stir the mixture until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves fully, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture gently simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the cider.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the bourbon (3 fluid ounces per glass) between two heatproof mugs or glasses.
Pour the hot spiced cider mixture evenly into each mug over the bourbon, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and/or an orange slice if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1187 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
