Hot Buttered Bourbon and Cider
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
- 3⁄4 cup Bourbon
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ground nutmeg
directions
- Bring the first 5 ingredients to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 T. chilled butter to saucepan; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- Stir in bourbon and lemon juice. Strain into a large measuring cup.
- Divide hot cider among 4 mugs. Cut 1 T. butter into 4 pieces. Add 1 piece to each mug. Sprinkle nutmeg over.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!