Who says all fall cocktail recipes must be warm? My easy and festive Brandy Apple Cider Slush recipe can act as an after-dinner drink and dessert all in one.Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsBrandy Apple Cider Slush RecipeRecipe ingredients Ingredient notes Apple cider: You’ll use kid-friendly, classic apple cider in the slush base.Then as a fizzy finish, I call for topping off each glass with a splash of sparkling hard cider (Angry Orchard, Virtue, and Strongbow tend to be widely-available across America).

You can also opt for sparkling water as the final element instead of the hard cider, if desired.Brandy: This distilled wine is often sipped as a digestif after meals, and has between 35% and 60% alcohol by volume.That alcohol will keep the Brandy Apple Cider Slush recipe from freezing rock hard (while adding some good spirit to your party).Step-by-step instructions In an empty one-gallon ice cream pail, combine the apple cider and brandy.Place in the freezer and chill at least 8 hours, overnight, or up to a month in advance.Remove from freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving.

As the slush melts, it will become easier to scrape and serve.To serve, add 1 cup slush to a glass (a ladle works well).Top with hard cider or sparkling water, as desired.Recipe tips and variations Yield: This recipe makes 12 (1-cup servings), ideal for parties or for the adults to enjoy after dinner over a few f

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