Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail

This tasty cocktail will warm your soul-no matter how chilly it is outside or how you take it. Just steep, stir, and pour it into your favorite thermos for cozy sips to go with any fall adventure. Don't like it hot? It can be served chilled, too. Rim glasses with cinnamon sugar and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 ¾ cups apple cider
• 3 bags cinnamon-flavored black tea
• 3 cardamom pods, split
• 6 ounces bourbon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring cider and maple syrup just to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tea bags, ginger, and cardamom. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and spices. Stir in bourbon and lemon juice.

Step 2

Transfer to a warmed 32- to 40-ounce thermos.