Best 5 Hot Apple Cider Spiked With Calvados Apple Brandy Recipes

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Indulge in the warmth and flavors of a classic fall beverage with a boozy twist. Our hot spiked apple cider is the perfect drink to savor on a chilly evening, combining the sweet and tangy notes of apple cider with the distinctive character of Calvados apple brandy. This easy-to-make recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a flavorful and aromatic hot cider, infused with the essence of apples and a hint of brandy. But that's not all! This article also features three additional apple cider recipes, each offering a unique twist on the traditional drink. From a mulled apple cider simmered with spices to a refreshing sparkling apple cider, there's a recipe for every taste and occasion. Read on to discover the perfect apple cider recipe to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-PIE SPICED CIDER



Apple-Pie Spiced Cider image

Season your cider with the same spices you would use in a pie -- cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg -- then heat it up.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 quarts apple cider
3 tablespoons firmly packed light-brown sugar
7 whole cinnamon sticks, (6 sticks for garnish)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Ground cloves
Freshly grated nutmeg
Salt
1/2 cup Calvados, or other brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together cider, sugar, spices, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; pour in brandy, if desired. Strain into a pitcher; discard solids. Serve in mugs, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

SLOW COOKER HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER (WASSAIL)



Slow Cooker Hot Spiced Apple Cider (Wassail) image

With just four ingredients - okay, five if you spike it with your favorite rum - this Crock Pot hot spiced apple cider couldn't be any easier to make. It's the perfect excuse to get out there and rake the leaves.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     beverages

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider (64 ounces or 8 cups)
6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 medium organic naval orange*
2 tablespoons whole cloves
Rum of your choice (optional)
Additional cinnamon sticks for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks.
  • With a toothpick, poke holes all around the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully poke the cloves into the toothpick holes in the orange.
  • Place orange into the cider in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low until hot and spiced through, about 4 hours. Ladle into mugs along with an ounce or so of rum if using. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 125 kcal, Sugar 24 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

HOT CINNAMON APPLE BRANDY CIDER



Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider image

This sweet, delightful hot cinnamon apple brandy cider is spiced with freshly squeezed apple cider, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon!

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ gallon fresh apple cider
1 cup apple brandy
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
10 thin strips orange zest
10 small cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider, apple brandy, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between your fingers to release the essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 41.2 mg, Sugar 44 g

SPIKED CIDER COCKTAIL



Spiked Cider Cocktail image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 2m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ice
3 (12-ounce) bottles hard cider
1 small bottle Calvados (apple brandy)
1 apple, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • Fill 6 glasses halfway with ice. Pour in 4 parts hard cider and 1 part Calvados. Drop an apple slice into the glass and serve.

MULLED CIDER WITH CALVADOS



Mulled Cider with Calvados image

Categories     Fruit Juice     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Apple     Fall     Winter     Cinnamon     Clove     Calvados     Nutmeg     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 whole allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 whole cloves
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
1/2 Granny Smith or other tart apple, cored and sliced thin
1/2 cup Calvados, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan stir together the cider, the brown sugar, the allspice, the nutmeg, the cloves, the cinnamon pieces, and the apple, simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, and stir in the Calvados. Heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot and discard the allspice, the cloves, and the cinnamon. Divide the mulled cider among heated mugs and garnish each drink with a few of the apple slices.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Opt for apples that are tart and juicy, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp. These varieties will provide a well-balanced flavor to the cider.
  • Simmer the cider: Simmering the cider allows the flavors to meld and develop. Be sure to keep the heat on low and stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • Add spices: Spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg are commonly used to flavor hot apple cider. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to find your favorite blend.
  • Spike it up: For a boozy twist, add a splash of Calvados or apple brandy to the cider. This will give it a warm and inviting flavor.
  • Garnish it: A slice of apple, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of whipped cream are all great ways to garnish your hot apple cider.

Conclusion:

Hot apple cider is a delicious and comforting beverage that is perfect for enjoying on a cold day. Whether you prefer it spiked or unspiked, there are plenty of ways to make it your own. So grab a mug, curl up by the fire, and savor this classic fall drink.

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