This delightfully spicy cider will help warm up your family’s holidays.

Jalapeño Bourbon Cider
2014-10-29 07:48:12

Serves 8
A delightfully spicy cider.
Ingredients
- ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
- 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
- 1 whole star anise
- ½ gallon apple cider
- 1½ cups bourbon
- Garnish: sliced jalapeño peppers, cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, ½ cup water, jalapeño, cinnamon, and star anise over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard solids.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine cider, bourbon, and sugar mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve warm. Garnish with jalapeño peppers and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
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