Hot Apple Cider & Honey Vodka
The perfect drink for sitting round a bonfire or sitting infront of a woodstove, to warm up on a crisp fall evening. Also the perfect excuss to for a trip to your local apple orchard and to buy some local wildflower honey - In our opinion (might be a little biased), raw local honey harvested in small batches makes the best honey vodka - ever.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Empty maple syrup glass jars, or empy honey jars, or empy wine bottle - enough to hold 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 inch Piece of orange zest pith removed ( optional, you can also use citrus infused honey and forgo this peel)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1.5 cups vodka
- 3 Apple cider fresh from a local orchard is best
- 1 Apple as garnishes, these are optional but highly recommended.
Instructions
Honey Vodka - Make head
- Combine all ingredients except for the vodka and apple cider, in a saucepan and cook over medium heat stirring frequently, until the moisture has evaporated and it becomes a syrup, about 5 minutes. Let cool with the peel and stick left in. Remove any white foam.
- Once it has cooled remove the peel and the stick. Then combine the syrup and vodka in a sealable glass jar, seal and shake. You can serve immediately, but for a better flavour, allow it to rest for a minimum of 12 hours. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
For Hot Apple Cider
- Heat your Apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat, removing it just before it begins to boil.
- As it cools slightly, slice an Apple and get your cinnamon sticks ready as garnishes, these are optional but highly recommended.
- Mix your honey vodka and hot apple cider to your preferred ratio/taste, add your garnishes and serve.