Is it getting cold outside? Wanting to heat things up? Grab your crock pot and let’s get to the kitchen! On this, Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s make a Hot Cider!!!
What you’ll need:
- 8 pears (or apples or a mix of both)
- 1 orange
- 2 in Ginger
- 5 Cinnamon Sticks
- 5 All Spice Berries
- 2 Star Anise
- 1/2 – 1 cup Maple Syrup
- CROCK POT!
Directions:
Cube your fruit and remove all rind and pith from your citrus and combine in your crock pot with spices and 7 cups of water.
Cook on low for 8 hours
OR
Cook on high for 4 hours
With the last 30 minutes to and hour, smoosh your fruit in the crock pot.
After carefully straining, add in your maple syrup and ENJOY!!
This is a wonderful drink to be served to your family or loved ones!
Garnish with a Star Anise or Cinnamon Stick.
Got left overs?? Live in a warmer climate??
You can chill the cider!
Enjoy within a few days from batching!
Wishing you a wonderful Seasons of Thanks!
Until Next Week!
To Your Health!
Xoxo
-Nik
ICYMI – Previous Just a Merry Mocktail Monday mini-classes from Nik Popkow @Tonix.Mocktails – We Be Jammmin’!
- Bring on the sparkle! Class 101: Sparkling Waters
- Keep it glassy! Glassware
- Add some drama! The Dramatic Rim
- Ice Ice Baby! Unique Ice Cubes
- So romantic! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday Class 106: the romantic rose strawberry garnish
- Crème De Coconut – Take Your Tiki Mocktail Creations to a Tasty New Level
- Shake It! Shake It! Show us your shaker game!
- How Simple Is It? Homemade Syrup Vs Store Bought – You Decide!
- Mocktail Monday For All! Ready Made Mocktails
- No-Jito Mojito
- How to care for your at-home Alc-free bar goods!
- Level Up Your Mocktail Game – Just Add Fruit!
- Crushing it with Crushed Ice!
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