The Story Behind The Hot Spiced Cider
During the holiday season, it’s hard to find a more classic drink than a Hot Spiced Cider. Developed by Fredy Cruz of the Sanderling Resort in Duck, N.C., this tasty version is a simple combination of cinnamon-infused brandy and the requisite apple cider. Served hot, this holiday sipper is sure to warm you up from the inside out on the season’s chilliest nights.
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The Calvados Negroni Recipe:
This festive, fall-friendly version of a classic Negroni swaps out gin for Calvados, an apple and pear brandy from Normandy, France. Serve it up!
The Brandy Alexander Recipe:
The Brandy Alexander, also known as Alexander #2, is an evolution of the original Alexander, which called for a mix of gin, crème de cacao, and cream.
The Bardstown Recipe:
This boozy apple brandy and rye cocktail from Maggie Hoffman’s “Batch Cocktails” serves eight and is easy to make in advance. Get the recipe here!
The Jack Rose Royale Recipe:
Laird's, a historic American apple brandy, headlines this riff on the classic Jack Rose cocktail by Pegu Club bartender Kenta Goto.
The Autumnal Daiquiri Recipe:
Calvados, a French brandy made from apples and pears, brings fall flavors to this seasonal riff on a classic Daiquiri. Get the recipe here!
The Fast Car Recipe:
A riff on such classics as the Sidecar and Between the Sheets, this cocktail combines armagnac, rhum agricole, lemon, and citrus liqueur.
