Recipe: Spiced and Cider Spiked Sangria
Ingredients
2 cinnamon sticks
12 whole cloves
3 whole allspice
2 slices fresh ginger
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Apple Country Spirits Plum Brandy
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 large orange or blood orange, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced
1 large bottle Rootstock 2017 Heritage Hard Cider
Directions
Break up the cinnamon sticks and lightly crush the spices
In a small saucepan, combine the crushed spices, ginger, sugar, and water
Place over medium-high heat and bring to a quick boil
Immediately remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes
Strain and discard solids
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup, plum brandy, lime juice and sliced orange
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator overnight for the orange to infuse into the mixture
To serve, add the cider to the chilled mixture and stir
Pour over ice and include a slice of orange with each serving
Enjoy!