Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Travel&Dining > DiningBuzz
Reload this Page >

Hot cider?

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search

Hot cider?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 11, 2013, 3:46 pm
  #1  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: ORD
Posts: 14,231
Hot cider?
I'm having a party this weekend and decided on making hot cider as the communal drink. A friend's mom used to make the best when we were kids, and I have her methodology (basically, simmer apple juice with cassia buds or cinnamon sticks and a little star anise).

I was thinking of having a separate booze that people could add if they want (as I imagine most will). Should this be rum or vodka? I think Żubrówka vodka would be ideal, since the main way the Poles drink it is mixed with apple juice. What do y'all say? As for rum - spiced rum I'm assuming?
gfunkdave is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2013, 3:48 pm
  #2  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: AA
Posts: 14,735
What about salted caramel vodka? I've been mixing that with my hard cider recently.
wrp96 is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2013, 5:22 pm
  #3  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: n.y.c.
Posts: 13,988
Gin. It's delicious in a warm cider drink.

Other good condiments are bitters and orange peel (peel some strips with a carrot peeler).
nerd is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2013, 5:27 pm
  #4  
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Second star to the right and straight on 'till morning
Programs: SkyMiles
Posts: 175
We like to add Rock & Rye to our hot cider. It warms the tummy.
east_of_the_sun is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2013, 6:23 pm
  #5  
Moderator Communications Coordinator, Signatures
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: deep within the Eskimo lair
Programs: TubWorld, Bar Alliance, Borratxo Legendarium
Posts: 16,968
Originally Posted by wrp96
What about salted caramel vodka?
or spiced rum
missydarlin is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2013, 7:19 pm
  #6  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,631
Originally Posted by missydarlin
or spiced rum
Better idea. Some of those flavo(u)red vodkas will really show their artificial flavo(u)rs when warmed, let alone not at ice cold temps.
Eastbay1K is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2013, 12:04 am
  #7  
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 87
Hot cider?
You can also make hot cider with... cider. This tastes pretty good and is common in the UK. After I moved to Canada it took me a while to realise that hot cider here is never alcoholic...
gonzalesflyer is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 13, 2013, 3:31 pm
  #8  
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Omaha, NE, USA
Posts: 1,424
Try adding bourbon. yum.
NoClu is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 15, 2013, 5:52 pm
  #9  
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA EXP, HH Gold,MR Gold, Avis CHM
Posts: 2,300
I keep a bottle of Maker's Mark with a few cinnamon sticks, cloves and peppercorns year round for adding to hot cider. It's even better topped with whipped cream.
dukeman is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2013, 4:42 pm
  #10  
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,634
How about Calvados or any other apple brandy?
TWA884 is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.