idunnoidunno

Ginger Apple Cider Warmth

🥃 Glass mug or heatproof mugMedium (around 8% ABV)

Shopping list

Bar staplesyou probably have these

How to make it

Quick Prep

  1. Place the thinly sliced ginger into the base of a small saucepan and lightly crush the slices with the back of a spoon to release the fiery juice.

Heat & Combine

  1. Pour in the cloudy apple juice, lemon juice, and honey.
  2. Set the pan over medium heat for about 90 seconds until piping hot and steaming gently (do not bring to a rolling boil).
  3. Remove from the heat, pour in the dark rum or bourbon, and stir briefly to integrate.

Serve

  1. Strain the hot liquid directly into a heatproof glass mug, holding back the crushed ginger.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick and a fresh slice of ginger to garnish.

Garnish

1 whole cinnamon stick and 1 thin slice of fresh ginger

Make it alcohol-free

Omit the dark rum or bourbon entirely and add an extra 40ml of cloudy apple juice plus a tiny pinch of ground clove for extra depth.

Want to change something?

Report this idea