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15 Soul-Warming Cider Recipes

October 26, 2012
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Mulled Cider

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In this go-to recipe, the sweetness of syrup balanced with kicky peppercorns brings autumn into your mug.

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Apple Cider, Cranberry and Ginger Punch

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This chilled version is delightful both with and without gin.

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Black-Currant Cider Sparklers

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Little ones love this simple cider adaptation. Mix it up with pomegranate, cranberry, or grape juice too.

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Cider Smash

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A bourbon-based cocktail for sophisticates that begs for an apple-slice garnish.

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Warm Vanilla Cider

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Topped with whipped cream and honeyed walnuts, and you can check off dessert.

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Spiced Apple Cider

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Throwing a big bash? This recipe was devised to please a crowd.

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Apple-Pie Spiced Cider

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Spiced with cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this cider always delights. For grown-ups, brandy adds a welcome kick.

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Maple-Bourbon Cider

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Lemon juice, maple syrup, and bourbon take humble apple cider to new heights. The truly adventurous will top each glass with a touch of Cayenne pepper.

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Perfect Storm Cocktail

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This autumnal cocktail offers a new spin on the classic Dark and Stormy. A vanilla and fine sugar mix make add a sweet touch to the rim of the glass.

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Shaken and Stirred: The Big Apple

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A showstopper like its namesake city, this cool cocktail mixes sparkling cider, vermouth, and whiskey.

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Warm Cider and Rum Punch

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This crowd-pleasing punch, spiked with dark rum, is a perfect party drink.

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Cognac Sparklers

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The strength of the Cognac builds up the apple flavor -- and feel free to step from regular cider to the hard variety for a more intense taste.

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Apple Spritzers

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The simple addition of club soda and bitters transforms apple cider into a refreshing cold-weather drink. Garnish with a jaunty sprig of mint.

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Apple Brandy and Cider

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We'll see your apple cider and raise it with apple brandy, dry vermouth, and bitters.

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