CHIMNEY FIRE :
Use some the apple cider you made (or bought) earlier, and this time, add amaretto instead of rum. A cinnamon stick will again give it extra flavor, and to kick it up another notch, or some whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel on top.
Hot Toddy
The next time you hit the grocery store, stock up on black tea, lemons, and honey, so you have the makings of this classic cocktail on hand whenever the mood strikes. As for the liquor, you can choose between brandy, whiskey, and spiced rum. Brew tea as normal, filling a glass 3/4 of the way full. Add some honey, a shot or two of your desired liquor, a splash of lemon juice, and garnish with a lemon slice.
MULLED WINE
INGREDIENTS
2 bottles (750 ml each) dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 square (8 inches) double-thickness cheesecloth
Peel of 1 large orange
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
8 whole cloves
1whole nutmeg
PREPARATION:
Slow Cooker Directions
- Combine wine, corn syrup and water in slow cooker.
- Rinse cheesecloth; squeeze out water. Wrap orange peel, cinnamon stick, cloves and nutmeg in cheesecloth. Tie bag securely with cotton string or strip of cheesecloth. Add to slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
- Remove spice bag and discard. Ladle wine into mugs. Garnish as desired.
