A warm, fragrant winter toddy infused with pear, bright citrus, and cozy spices. It’s the perfect January comfort cocktail.
INGREDIENTS
(serves 4-6)
4 cups pear cider (or pear juice)
1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
1 lemon, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2–3 star anise
4–6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 small sprig fresh rosemary
2–3 Tbsp. honey, to taste
bourbon or vodka (2 oz. per serving)
METHOD
In a saucepan, warm pear cider with pear slices, lemon, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, rosemary, and honey for about 20 minutes, do not boil. Let steep 5 minutes. Pour 2 oz. bourbon or vodka into a warmed mug, add hot mulled cider, and stir gently. Garnish as desired.
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