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A delicious plate of Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail

Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail

This cozy Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail is the perfect drink to warm you up on a chilly day or to enjoy on a fall adventure. With the option to serve it hot or chilled, this cocktail is versatile and delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 154

Ingredients
  

Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail
  • 2 ¾ cups apple cider
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 bags cinnamon-flavored black tea
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, sliced 1 inch
  • 3 pods cardamom, split
  • 6 ounces bourbon
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Equipment

  • Thermos

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, bring apple cider and maple syrup to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and add tea bags, ginger, and cardamom. Let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove and discard the tea bags and spices, then stir in the bourbon and lemon juice.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a warmed 32- to 40-ounce thermos.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

You can use pear cider instead of apple. For a chilled version, follow the instructions for the hot cocktail, then chill the mixture in an ice bath before transferring it to a chilled thermos.
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