Spiced Apple Cider & Whiskey

Serves: 4

Total time: 10 minutes

Active time: 5 minutes

Warm up this Rosh Hashanah with a hot, Spiced Apple Cider with Whiskey. This beverage is delicious with or without alcohol, making it the perfect family-friendly cocktail or mocktail to celebrate the New Year! Try it over ice for a surprisingly delicious twist!

Ingredients

• 5 cups apple cider

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 slice ginger, fresh

• Pinch cloves

• Pinch nutmeg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup whiskey (optional)

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 apple, thinly sliced

• 4 cinnamon sticks, to serve

Preparation

1. Combine apple cider cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and add vanilla, whiskey (if using), and lemon juice.

3. Divide between 4 mugs.

4. Serve with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

5. Enjoy!