Sunday, November 10, 2013

Cider

A pretty good tummy warmer after a cold day:
Make a simple syrup (half cup of sugar, half cup of water) boiled with 24 half inch chunks of ginger and a long stick of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of 90k cayenne powder.   Pour in one inch of Bourbon in the bottom of a half Gallon Mason jar, and add a half inch of dark rum. Mix in syrup with cider enough to fill to top of jar. Serve either chilled or warm.
The combination of all the warming ingredients produces a nice warming drink that will go down smoothly on any cool or cold day, without any overpowering flavors or too much heat. The Bourbon flavoring is almost imperceptible, just leaves a nose full of heady aroma.

1 comment:

Tonya said...

oh.my.word....this sounds soo good...gonna have to try it!!! we really miss you guys and are looking forward to thanksgiving! maybe you could bring some? :)