Cider Grog

⏳ Time

10 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Cider Grog is a warm, spiced drink made with apple cider, perfect for chilly evenings. This comforting beverage combines the sweetness of cider with aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, and can be enhanced with a splash of rum or brandy for an adult twist. It's a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of autumn, whether gathered around a fire or served at your favorite American restaurant.

Ingredients

Star anise - 1 piece
Cider - 1 qt
Apple juice with pulp - 10 fl oz
Brandy - 3 fl oz
Sugar - 3.5 oz
Lemon - ½ pieces
Oranges - 1 piece
Grated Ginger Root - 1.8 oz
Cinnamon - 1 piece
Cardamom - 6 pieces
Clove - 2 pieces

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Remove the zest from the orange and chop it. The flesh is not needed.

Step 2

Finely chop the ginger and place it in a pot along with all the other ingredients, except for half of the lemon. Set the pot over low heat and simmer the grog until all the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Add lemon juice and zest, remove the pot from heat, pour the grog into small glasses, and serve immediately. When serving, it's a good idea to drizzle a little extra brandy into each portion.