Spiced Hard Cider

Apple pie in a bottle! Just watch out, it’ll sneak up on you!

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 10 bottles

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 gallon apple cider
1 gallon apple juice
2 cups sugar
6 whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean – split

750 ml of Everclear, white lightning, or whatever you can get your hands on that is 180+ proof 🙂

Boil everything in a large pot, make sure to dissolve the sugar. Continue to boil until you can smell the cinnamon being released.

Turn off and allow to cool. Add your choice of alcohol. Strain through cheese cloth and bottle.

Makes wonderful holiday gifts. Great for sipping around the fire or warming up when hunting or fishing!

Categories: Beverages, Entertaining, Gift Basket Goodies, Holiday

Submitted by: casied on November 4, 2010