Cider After Dark with the Grump

The Grump has been visting a wide variety of local business this holiday season.

It's been a sparkle of joy in an otherwise dark year.

We were honored to have him visit us for an episode of Cider After Dark.

You can watch the episode on YouTube:

We made Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whiskey with the Grump!

Ingredients:

Hot Buttered Whisky Mix

• 3/4 C butter, softened

• 2 tsp vanilla

• 2 tsp orange zest

• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 3/4 tsp nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp allspice

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger (I didn't have this)

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 cups brown sugar

• 1 T honey

To assemble:

• Hot Lapacek's Orchard Apple Cider

• Whiskey

Instructions:

• Cream together butter, vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and salt, until well combined.

• Beat in brown sugar and honey. Scrap sides of bowl frequently.

• Place 2 tsp hot butter whiskey mix in an 8 ounce mug. Dissolve mix using hot apple cider. Stir in 2 shots of your favorite whiskey and enjoy.

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