Or one savors belonging to the loved ones, all gathered near the fireplace creating a warm home; Conversations happen, stories are told, laughter is shared. There is an old world charm about winter. It makes you want to go home and curl up with a book and some hot cider or hot chocolate. Now if only all days in winter were vacation days, life would be perfect.
Well, I have good news and not so good news. The not so good news is that it’s a Monday today. The good News is that we have Hot Cider. Who says Monday blues can’t be beat?
It was our anniversary a couple of days ago and the Spice Guy made this for me after the Devilishly Dark Chocolate Cake was eaten and the rest of it put away. He can mix a mean drink and this one was no exception. So I just had to share the recipe to make the Hot Tanqueray Cider with his special addition of Grand Marnier .
Hot Tanqueray Cider
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tanqueray London Dry
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz Grand Marnier or some other orange liquor
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 6- 8 oz Apple Cider
- One Stick cinnamon
- Coconut Palm sugar
Instructions
- Gradually warm the Apple Cider. You may microwave it but do not let it boil.
- Mix the Tanqueray London Dry, lemon juice, simple syrup and Grand Marnier and warm apple cider.
- Pour into a serving glass rimmed with coconut palm sugar. Stir with a cinnamon stick and add the three dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Sip! Love! Enjoy!
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How did I miss this? Both a fabulous cocktail but more importantly…to wish you both the BEST Anniversary. Congrats to both of you. XOXO
This cider is just what I need to chase away the winter blues. So warm and comforting!
Happy Belated Anniversary! That drink really sound like something good to curl up next to the fire with.
This looks like the perfect drink for these dreadfully cold days we have seen lately – you would not mind cold weather one bit with this to snuggle up to!
I just happen to have apple cider in the fridge, its cold over here and Valentine’s in one day. Can’t wait to get this going. Thanks so much for sharing!
Happy anniversary to both of you!
That’s a great looking drink! Terrific combo of flavors, and I love the looks of it. Good job! And thanks.
Pretty sure that sounds like one of the best drinks ever!
What a profound statement – a time to belong to yourself. Our anniversary is coming up next week. I wonder if I could get my husband to make a cake like this? Not a chance. 🙂
Instead I’ll have a cup of cider and spend a few minutes belonging to myself.
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That is a good idea. Cider , alone time and the chocolate truffles!
A very happy anniversary to both of you. What a fabulous cake and drink. You are right about the winter charm. I can’t wait for winters to begin here.
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Thanks Bhavna. The drink was really fab!! As much as I like the charm of winters I am looking forward to spring and seeing some greenery now.
Happy Anniversary to you! Your dessert and this drink look like a wonderful way to celebrate most any day! Yes, even a Monday.
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Thank you, Holly. I agree – drinks and chocolate make all days better.