Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
There’s no need to add mulling spices to cider when amaro’s in the mix—the spices are all there, ready to go. This luscious combination of hot cider and Averna, created by New York bartender Ms. Franky Marshall, is our favorite way to spike cider these days. Sweetened with citrusy Grand Marnier and enriched with salted butter, it’s a hot drink you can pack in a travel mug and enjoy outdoors. Heat cider in a microwave for about 1 minute or bring just to a simmer on the stove before you begin. If you substitute a different orange liqueur, you may find that you don’t need the added lemon juice.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 cocktails
Ingredients
3
oz. Grand Marnier
1
oz. Amaro Averna
Small pat salted butter (about ½ teaspoon)
1
cup hot apple cider
1½ to 3
tsp. fresh lemon juice (to taste, depending on the sweetness of your cider)
Garnish: freshly ground pink peppercorns, plus 2 lemon wheels (optional)
Need to make a substitution?