This Spiked Apple Cider is a warm, cozy adult beverage made with apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, light brown sugar, and whiskey.It is a grown-up twist on a childhood favorite, perfect for a chilly evening or any time you are craving a sweet, spicy, boozy drink! It’s a wonderful drink to make in a slow cooker, especially if you have guests.If you are a fan of that warm, spiced flavor, I also have a Cinnamon Apple Moonshine that you may want to try! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Apple Cider: Apple cider is the base of the drink with its rich, sweet, and tart flavor.

(I have a wonderful homemade recipe for you to use!) If you don’t have apple cider, high-quality apple juice would also work.Or, for something different, try pear cider.Or, if you want more tartness, use a blend of apple and cranberry juice.

Orange: When adding the orange slices, keep the peel on the orange (no need to peel it)! The peel adds a hint of bitterness and makes the citrus flavor stronger in the cider.Cinnamon Sticks: I added three cinnamon sticks to the spiked apple cider.Then, have a few extra on hand for garnish! You could use ground cinnamon in a pinch–I would start with about a teaspoon, up to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

You can always add more if needed.Brown Sugar: Add light brown sugar to the drink to give it a bit o

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