Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
Make the Spiked Cider
- Put the apple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg and ginger into a large pot.
- Slice the apple and orange. Place several slices of each in the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes or as long as you want. (It makes your kitchen smell amazing!)
- Then add the Fireball and stir to combine. Simmer for a few more minutes.
Serving Options
- Serve hot in a coffee mug or...
- Let cool and serve chilled in a lowball glass with one large ice cube. If serving cold, you can make this the day before your gathering.
- Garnish with an apple or orange slice and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Adjust Fireball to taste. When making this recipe, I tasted it at several stages. I landed on 2 cups of Fireball being the best ratio for what I like. You can definitely add less or more, just taste as you go.
Simmer slowly. Let the cider slowly heat up to allow the flavors to blend together, plus it will make your kitchen smell amazing! You can make this several hours before your party, so your house smells great. Just add the Fireball when you are finished simmering and almost ready to serve.
Be careful when adding the alcohol. Do not add the Fireball if the cider is boiling. Always keep the heat on low when adding the alcohol to avoid any flare-ups. And when reheating, don't bring the cider to a boil; heat it on low and don't let it boil above a simmer.
Strain if needed. When you get to the bottom of the pot, you may need to strain the cider to avoid the cloves and other loose spices landing in your cup. Use a fine mesh strainer if needed.