Fall is finally here and that means it's time for autumnally appropriate cocktails like hot cider. This recipe from Refiner29 moves beyond your standard mug, allowing you to enjoy some boozy beverages out of an edible vessel sure to stay in the minds of any guests you might be entertaining. Why use a cup when you can drink the hot cider straight out of an apple?
You will need apples, lemon wedges, apple juice, rum (or brandy), cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon zest and orange peels for garnish. You can set aside your halved and cored apples while you combine the rest of the ingredients in a simmering pot. Once you have poured in the mixture, you can top things off with extra cinnamon sticks and cloves.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Edible Vessel Drinks
- The trend towards unique serving options for cocktails opens opportunities for edible vessels.
- Boozy Ciders
- The trend towards alcoholic hot apple ciders presents opportunities for companies to create unique, high-quality cider products.
- DIY Cocktail Recipes
- The trend towards DIY cocktail recipes opens opportunities for companies to produce and market specialty ingredients and garnishes for use in at-home cocktails.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- Restaurants and bars can differentiate themselves by featuring unique edible vessel drinks on their menu.
- Alcohol Manufacturing
- Alcohol manufacturers can capitalize on the popularity of boozy apple ciders by introducing new high-end cider products to the market.
- Specialty Food
- Companies can take advantage of the DIY cocktail trend by creating and marketing specialty ingredients and garnishes for use in at-home cocktails.
