Apple Cider with a Kick

The best part of fall is the cooler days and fires in our outdoor pit. It depends on the time of day, but we will sometimes eat a meal next to the fire and appreciate the beautiful colors of the trees. 

I appreciate some will grab the classic ingredients to make a delicious S’more, but the Big Guy and I enjoy those nights we can take happy hour to the great outdoors.  Our Doodle is not as enthusiastic, since she is spoiled rotten, but she has adjusted to our fall routine.

We tend to get more creative with our drinks tipping our caps to the flavors of fall.  A favorite in our house is to get out the crock pot and fill it with apple cider, nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks.  The kick is to add calvados which is an apple brandy.  As the cider warms up, it fills the house with the perfect smell of fall.  It tastes good and warms me by the fire.  Perfect!

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