Warm Vanilla Cider

Dec 06, 2010, Updated Jul 22, 2012

This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Welcome to day six of The Twelve Boozy Days of Christmas!

I know I already posted a recipe for mulled cider but this warm vanilla cider is equally delicious. It’s spiked with bourbon and filled with tons of vanilla flavor. I swear vanilla just makes me swoon. When I see it in a title of a recipe I get really excited. I know it’s lame to get that excited over a bean…but it’s an awesome bean! Is there anyone out there that hates vanilla? If so speak up. I want to know why…

Ok back to the cider. It’s good. Try it. You’ll thank me 🙂

Warm Vanilla Cider

Yield: 6 drinks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

6 cups fresh apple cider
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
2 whole nutmeg seeds
1 vanilla bean - split and scraped
6 ounces bourbon
Vanilla Whipped cream

Source: Martha Stewart

Directions:

Combine apple cider, dark-brown sugar, nutmeg seeds, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan. Gently simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and add bourbon if desired. Remove and discard solids. Divide among 6 mugs or heatproof glasses, and top each with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.