Hot Caramel Apple Spice Drink That Rivals Starbucks!
 
 
Don't pay $3.25 per cup from Starbucks ... make your own and you'll be the hit of any holiday gathering! Smooth, creamy, warm and delicious.
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Recipe type: Hot Holiday Drink
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh apple cider
  • 2 Tablespoons instant mulling spice
  • 4 Tablespoons caramel syrup
  • Whipped Cream
  • Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Homemade Mulling Spice (Alternate to instant mulling spice)
  • 2 teaspoons whole allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 1 (3 x 1-inch) strip orange rind
Instructions
  1. Place apple cider in medium size saucepan.
  2. Toss in instant mulling spices and extra cinnamon sticks, if desired. Heat slowly over medium heat until steaming and little bubbles form around the edges (pre-boil.)
  3. Divide between 4 mugs, add 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup to each mug and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
If using homemade mulling spice:
  1. Combine all ingredients on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely making a neat satchel.
  2. Place apple cider in medium size saucepan and add spice satchel.
  3. Heat slowly over medium heat until steaming and little bubbles form around the edges (pre-boil.)
  4. Turn down heat to low, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or so.
  5. Remove lid, remove mulling spice bag.
  6. Divide between 4 mugs, add 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup to each mug and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/hot-caramel-apple-spice-drink-that-rivals-starbucks/