hot buttered + blood orange cider
A creamy, festive toddy to share with your butter half
It took me 28 years to realize that you can put butter in a drink. Not like, keto coffee, but like BUTTER in a COCKTAIL. And you can add delightful flavors like the blood of an orange and freshly grated *nut of meg*. I had this drink at Thanksgiving and I can’t stop thinking about it sliding down my throat. (NSFW, sorry.)
This recipe was inspired by my brother, who is an excellent and crafty professional bartender. Thank you for making my butyraceous dreams come true!!!
Hot Buttered + Blood Orange Cider
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 jug of high-quality apple cider
-6 blood oranges, or about 2 cups juiced
-2 -3 lemons, or about 3/4 cups juiced
-Vanilla
-Festive spices of choice, such as:
Cinnamon sticks
Nutmeg
Star anise
Cardamom
-One whole entire stick of butter (1/2 cup)
how are blood oranges real?
METHOD:
In a large, heavy pot bring all ingredients to a low simmer. Serve hot.
REMIX:
Optional add-ins:
-Rum, whiskey, or brandy
-A splash of spicy bitters
-A splash of heavy cream