Spiced Bourbon Cocktail

The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings

4-6 cocktails

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Try this drink for an instant homemade "spiced moonshine." Also known as "Cupid's Love Potion," this warming cocktail is delicious to sip on a winter's night and is perfect for a cozy night cap.
Spiced Bourbon Cocktail

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup high quality bourbon 
  • 3 ½ cups apple cider 
  • 3 ½ cups water 
  • 3 Tbsp. Mango Habanero Sugar, divided 
  • 6 Tbsp. (1 oz.) Cranberry Apple Tart Herbal Tea 
  • 1 orange, zest peeled and held for garnish, then orange sliced thin 
  • 1 lemon, sliced thin 
  • 3-4 Tbsp. agave nectar (to rim glasses) 

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  • Cinnamon Stick - Korintje (one per glass) 
  • Star Anise (one star per glass)

Directions

  1. COMBINE bourbon, apple cider, water, 1 Tbsp. Mango Habanero Sugar, Cranberry Apple Tart Herbal Tea, orange and lemon slices in a medium sauce pan.
  2. HEAT over medium-low heat for 5-7 mins., just until flavors combine. Strain liquid through a mesh strainer into a heat-resistant container.
  3. PLACE agave nectar in a small shallow dish. Pour 2 Tbsp. Mango Habanero Sugar into a separate dish. Dip rim of glass in agave nectar, then dip and twist the rim into the sugar to coat. Carefully pour warm beverage into glasses.
  4. GARNISH with an orange peel and optional Cinnamon Stick - Korintje and/or Star Anise.
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