Apple Elixir Recipe

• 4 cups fresh apple cider
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 allspice berries, whole
• 1 teaspoon cloves, whole
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, whole
• 2 ounces Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy
• 1 ounce apple cider concentrate syrup
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice from about half a lemon
• 4 ounces hard cider such as Samuel Smith's Organic Cider
• Apple slice or apple chip for garnish (optional)

1. In a medium saucepan, combine cider, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and black pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a simmer, uncovered, until reduced by 3/4, and consistency is viscous like maple syrup, about 2 hours. Strain and let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
2. Combine apple brandy, spiced cider concentrate, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with hard cider. Garnish with apple slice or apple chip if desired. Serve

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/09/apple-elixir-cocktail-recipe.html (may not work)