This holiday you’ll love Big Joe’s fresh apple cocktail

What to do with that leftover cider from your Thanksgiving holiday? I have the perfect solution; my fresh apple cocktail will let you enjoy that cider with a little kick that may help in decreasing the stress of the holidays. This drink is also great for any gatherings you may have with friends and family.

I love good cocktails and for this recipe using fresh apple cider, not apple juice or processed stuff, makes such a difference in the quality and taste of the cocktail.

With the weather this time of year getting squirrelly with temperatures hitting the high 60s then dropping to the mid to high 40s you need a resilient cocktail this time of year that will go with the flow. I have you covered. Big Joe’s Fresh Apple Cocktail can be refreshing for those warmer days when served chilled and I should say cold and it is outstanding when it’s warmed and served hot during those days when the temperatures drop. Both ways are enjoyable. So here it is, either way, they are always a hit. Make a pitcher this weekend and share the season with good friends and family. Cheers!

Ingredients:

1/2 gallon of Jersey Fresh apple cider
1/4 cup of dark rum (I like Myers)
1/4 cup of cinnamon schnapps
1 apple
1 lemon
Cinnamon sticks (optional)

How to put it together:

Peel the apple, cut it in half, remove the seeds, and then cut it into approximately 1/4-inch slices. Add the apple slices and juice of 1/2 a lemon to a bowl and toss to coat.

In a large pitcher mix the apple cider, dark rum, and cinnamon schnapps. Add the desired amount of ice and stir.

Serve in a glass or mug and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Big Joe Henry. Any opinions expressed are Big Joe’s own.