CIDER & BOURBON CORDIAL

Cider & Bourbon Cordial

— Cordial de Cidre au Bourbon

This cozy cider & bourbon cordial layers warm apple cider with vanilla, cinnamon, and a generous splash of bourbon. Served steaming in sturdy mugs, it’s the kind of drink that invites you to linger by the fire, watching the leaves fall outside. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, and star anise for a touch of woodland theater. From The Gilded Table: October Edition.

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Variation: Swap bourbon for dark rum or omit the alcohol for a family-friendly mulled cider.
Make-ahead: Simmer the cider base up to a day in advance; rewarm gently and add bourbon just before serving.
Presentation: Serve in heatproof mugs with cinnamon sticks and thin apple slices for a woodland tavern feel.

A steaming cider & bourbon cordial brings flickering candlelight and orchard warmth to the autumn table.

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