Apple cider, maple and ginger beer meet Krampus's honey and warm spice. The Thanksgiving drink, batched by the pitcher.
Naughty Cider is our Thanksgiving drink: fresh apple cider, maple, lemon and ginger beer with Krampus Herbal Liqueur, by the glass or by the pitcher.
It's easy, seasonal and made to go on the table with dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Krampus Herbal Liqueur
- 3 oz fresh apple cider
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz pure maple syrup
- 1 oz ginger beer
- 1 thin apple slice and 1 cinnamon stick
Directions
- Shake the Krampus, cider, lemon and maple briefly with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish with the apple slice and cinnamon stick.
Glass: Rocks glass · Garnish: Apple slice, cinnamon stick
A Pitcher for Eight
Stir 1½ cups Krampus, 3 cups apple cider, ½ cup lemon juice and ¼ cup maple syrup in a pitcher and chill. Pour over ice and top each glass with a splash of ginger beer just before serving, so it stays fizzy.
Tip
Use fresh, cloudy cider rather than clear apple juice. It has the body and tartness to stand up to Krampus. Krampus already brings honey, so taste before adding more maple.
Serve It With
Put it on the table next to a bowl of Krampus Cranberry Sauce. One bottle of Krampus Herbal Liqueur covers both.
A Brief History of Cider in America
Apple cider was the everyday drink of colonial America. Settlers planted orchards across New England, and by the 1700s cider was more common than water or beer on many farm tables.
Cider cocktails, from spiked cider to applejack drinks, have been a fall tradition ever since.
Why Make It With Krampus
Krampus Herbal Liqueur brings raw honey, roasted hazelnut and warming spice, so cider gets the flavor of a mulled drink served cold, without simmering spices. The honey softens tart cider, and the ginger beer adds sparkle.
FAQ
Can I serve it warm?
Yes. Warm the cider and maple, stir in the Krampus and lemon, and skip the ginger beer.
Can I make it ahead?
Mix the pitcher ahead and chill. Add ginger beer just before serving.