The Perfect Fall Nightcap: Whiskey Apple Cider (Includes Recipe)

We’re finishing off our Fall Food and Spirits Pairing series with Whiskey Apple Cider – no food to pair with this one though.

This drink will round off your cozy autumn night. Enjoy and sleep well!

Nightcap: Whiskey Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups apple cider (warm)
• 1/2 cup bourbon or your favorite whiskey
• 1 apple
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 stars of anise

Directions

1. Warm the cider in a pan until hot (not bubbling) with the cinnamon and anise
2. Add the whiskey and stir it in. Keep stirring for 5 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, and serve in a thick glass or mug, making sure each person has a cinnamon stick

In case you missed the rest of our series, be sure to check out our full Fall menu:

• Appetizer: Autumn Blinis Paired with Vodka
• Main Course: Cider pork chops with Gin (and tonic)
• Dessert: Pumpkin pie with rum chocolate sauce paired with spiced rum