This apple cider cocktail will warm you up this fall in more ways than one. From Julie at the Free People blog, the autumnal alcoholic beverage is a re-imagined version of a classic apple cider that introduces cardamom bitters and an unusual chicory vodka.
Using a local apple cider as a base, you add lemon, cardamom bitters, cinnamon sticks and something called Art in the Age Chicory Root. It's a flavored vodka from Tamworth Distilling that's described as dark and earthy, "the epitome of fall." The cinnamon sticks are mostly there for garnish, and you can also add a lemon wedge.
Perfect for cool autumn evenings, the robust apple cider cocktail is best enjoyed with loved ones, especially around a hot fire.
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