Hot Buttered Cider
Brandy · Irish coffee mug
Hard cider warmed with brown-sugar butter, Calvados, and warming spices — a New England autumn porch drink.
| Glass | Irish coffee mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 11% |
| Category | hot |
| Flavor | warm, apple, spiced, autumnal |
Ingredients
- Calvados1.5 oz
- Hard Apple Cider5 oz
- Brown-Sugar Butter1 tbsp
- Cinnamon Stick1 piece
- Allspice Berries2 pieces
- Apple Slice1 piece
Method
- Gently warm cider with cinnamon stick and allspice (do not boil)
- Ladle into mug
- Add Calvados and brown-sugar butter, stir to melt
- Garnish with apple slice and dust with cinnamon
Pro Tips
- Heat the cider gently (170°F max) — boiling it releases pectin and makes the drink cloudy-thick.
- Calvados needs age to shine here; avoid the cheap younger bottles.
- Skip the butter if you're serving someone dairy-free — replace with a teaspoon of maple syrup for mouthfeel.