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Spiked Apple Cider (Hot)

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (12)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 dried Clove
2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
3 fl oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)
Float Whipping cream

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Toddy glass

Method:

MUDDLE cloves in base of shaker. Add cognac and apple juice. SHAKE without ice and fine strain into glass. WARM in microwave then FLOAT double cream over drink.

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 18.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Whipping cream — Dairy

History

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2006 at Double Seven, New York City, USA.

Review

Warming and lightly spiced under a creamy head.

Comments & Discussion

Eric Gerber
Man, am I bad at floating cream. The drink is not bad, but no matter how carefully I pour the single cream over the back of that spoon, I get cream throughout the drink.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
The trick is to get some air in the cream by whipping, or I simply shake in a closed container.
score: 2