Name: Hot Apple Cider Donut Mocktail
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups apple cider; 1/4 cup maple syrup; Pinch ground nutmeg; 2 dashes orange flavored bitters; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 cloves; 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped from pod; 1/2 mandarin orange; 4 apple cider donut holes, for garnish; Dried apple slices for garnish, optional; 2 ounces vanilla vodka or whipped cream vodka, optional

Directions

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two 6-inch skewers

Combine the cider, maple syrup, nutmeg, orange bitters, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla bean and seeds and the orange half in a medium saucepot. Whisk to combine, then bring up to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange half. With a ladle, divide the cider into 2 mugs (see Cook's Note). Place 2 donut holes on 6-inch skewers or skewer them on the cinnamon sticks. Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and donut skewer or dried apple slices. Serve warm.

Cook’s Note

If using vodka, divide it between the mugs, then top with the cider.

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