A Witchy Batch Cocktail
A warm, spiced cocktail perfect for Halloween celebrations, blending apple cider with festive flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 liters dry apple cider
- 2 apples, sliced and cut into small triangles
- 2 oranges, sliced and cut into small triangles
- 5 sticks cinnamon, broken up
- 2 tbsp ground nutmeg
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 tsp cardamom pods
- 2 tbsp allspice berries
- ½ tbsp whole black peppercorn
- 2½ oz ginger root, peeled and sliced
- 8 oz dark rum
- 2 oz dry curaçao
- 2 oz allspice dram
- 1 oz brandy
Instructions
- Prepare the spice bag by placing all the whole spices into a spice bag or cheesecloth.
- Combine ingredients in a slow cooker: add the dry apple cider, sliced apples, sliced oranges, broken cinnamon sticks, and the spice bag.
- Heat the cider on low for at least 1 hour, avoiding boiling.
- Add the alcohol after cooling slightly to keep its flavor intact.
- Strain the drink if needed and serve in punch glasses with garnishes.
Notes
Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor; apple and orange juice can be used as substitutes but the drink is best with fresh fruit.
Find it online: https://www.chickenclassic.com/witchy-batch-cocktail-halloween/