Happy Christmas Eve! Are you taking part in a Christmas party this weekend and told the host you would bring a contribution but find that you only want to go and spend the day playing in the new snow on the mountains? Trust me, you are not alone. Instead of spending a few hours laboring in the kitchen trying to make the perfect pie why don’t you make a delicious signature cocktail punch? The great part about this recipe is that you can make it in advance for parties or to just keep in your refrigerator. We suggest staying local and using JH Stillworks Highwater Vodka or Casper’s Backwards Distilling Vodka. You can find Highwater Vodka at The Liquor Store and Bin 22. Special thanks to Casper’s Backwards Distilling for providing the recipe. Enjoy your “Thirsty Thursday!”
Ingredients
- 64 ounces apple cider
- 1 bag fresh cranberries
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 12 whole cloves
- 1 bottle vodka
- 8-10 dashes whiskey barrel-aged bitters
- Apples, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Heat first four ingredients over high heat until cranberries burst (approximately 20-30 mins).
- Allow mixture to cool.
- Add vodka and bitters.
- Serve chilled, garnished with any combination of apple slices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and whole cloves.