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A close-up of a steaming mug of a warm, dark Thanksgiving drink topped with a pat of butter, next to a pile of caramel popcorn.

Caramel Popcorn Bourbon Cider

A warm and comforting cider infused with caramel popcorn and bourbon, perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Infusing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Popcorn–Infused Bourbon
  • 1 cup caramel popcorn 1 ounce; 30 g
  • 1 cup bourbon 240 ml
For Each Drink
  • 2.5 ounces hot apple cider 75 ml
  • 2 ounces Caramel Popcorn–Infused Bourbon 60 ml
  • 1 small pat butter

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Serving mug

Method
 

  1. To make the Caramel Popcorn–Infused Bourbon: Warm bourbon and caramel popcorn in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard popcorn.
  2. For Each Drink, Microwave Method: Pour the cider into serving mug and warm until desired temperature, about 25-45 seconds. Add Caramel Popcorn–Infused Bourbon and stir. Top with pat of butter and serve immediately.
  3. Stovetop Method: In a small saucepan, warm cider over low heat, about 5 minutes. Preheat serving mug by filling with boiling water, then discard water. Add hot cider and Caramel Popcorn-Infused Bourbon to mug and stir. Top with pat of butter and serve immediately.

Notes

Infused bourbon can be kept in the fridge up to one week.

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