Apple Elixir Recipe

Name: Apple Elixir Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh apple cider; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 allspice berries, whole; 1 teaspoon cloves, whole; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, whole; 2 ounces Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy; 1 ounce apple cider concentrate syrup; 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice from about half a lemon; 4 ounces hard cider such as Samuel Smith's Organic Cider; Apple slice or apple chip for garnish (optional)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 cups fresh apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
4 allspice berries, whole
1 teaspoon cloves, whole
2 teaspoons black peppercorns, whole
2 ounces Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy
1 ounce apple cider concentrate syrup
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice from about half a lemon
4 ounces hard cider such as Samuel Smith's Organic Cider
Apple slice or apple chip for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, combine cider, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and black pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a simmer, uncovered, until reduced by 3/4, and consistency is viscous like maple syrup, about 2 hours. Strain and let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
2

Combine apple brandy, spiced cider concentrate, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with hard cider. Garnish with apple slice or apple chip if desired. Serve