Bourbon Cocoa Cider | Food52 + Basil Hayden's

This chocolatey, spiced, apple cider is the perfect treat for the holidays. Make it ahead in batches, or make it just before you bring it out. Either way, it will make your home feel like the holidays. This recipe is shared in partnership with Basil Hayden's. READ MORE ►► https://f52.co/3aFicLh
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INGREDIENTS
For the bourbon cider:
1 1/2 parts Basil Hayden's® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1/2 part crème de cacao
2-3 dashes aromatic bitters
6 parts homemade cider, warmed

For the homemade cider:
8-10 apples, sliced (I used a mix of Gala, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith apples)
4-5 whole cinnamon sticks
2-3 whole star anise
3 whole cloves
1 whole nutmeg
2 whole allspice
1 half whole, fresh orange
1/3 cup brown sugar (add up to 1/2 cup of brown sugar if you want the cider to be slightly sweeter)

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