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In the spirit of lifting our spirits, what better way than inviting a few friends over to watch the football game and enjoy some food and drinks? A little communal couch-potato action sounds like the ultimate cosy get-together. You can do a pot-luck in the food department, or for some do-ahead menu suggestions read here. As for beverages, aside from the requisite beer, here is a cider recipe that should help spike up the ambience.
Not for the faint of heart, this cider is fortified with tequila and triple-sec, creating an autumnal version of a margarita. Yet, served warm it's a perfect harvest concoction. Got thermoses for the tailgating party this weekend?
Tequila-Spiked Cider with Cranberry and Lime
Serves 6-8
5 cups apple cider
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup triple sec
Lime slices for garnish
In a medium saucepan, stir together cider, cinnamon and cloves. Simmer covered 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon and cloves. Add cranberry juice and heat until hot, without boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in tequila and triple sec. Pour into mugs or thermoses. Garnish mugs with lime slices.
Serves 6-8
5 cups apple cider
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup triple sec
Lime slices for garnish
In a medium saucepan, stir together cider, cinnamon and cloves. Simmer covered 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon and cloves. Add cranberry juice and heat until hot, without boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in tequila and triple sec. Pour into mugs or thermoses. Garnish mugs with lime slices.
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