Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila
1/2 ounce Elsewhere Blood Orange Aperitivo
1/2 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2o ounces good quality, non-pasteurized spiced apple cider*
1 ounce spiced cider syrup*
Cinnamon stick, edible orchid, and mint for garnish

Method:

Combine all ingredients together in a mixing tin with 8 ounces of crushed ice.
Flash-blend for 5 seconds and pour unstrained into a ceramic mug or 16-ounce glass.
Garnish with mint bouquet, cinnamon stick, and edible orchid.

*Spiced apple cider ingredients:

1 liter quality, non-pasteurized apple cider
8-10 cinnamon sticks
8 cloves
10-12 allspice berries
1 lemon (cut into wheels)

Method:

In a medium saucepan, add the cider, slowly bringing to a boil.
Drop heat to a simmer and add in cinnamon, clove, allspice, and lemon, and let this cook for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it steep for an additional 10 minutes as it cools.
Strain, bottle, and keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.

*Spiced cider syrup ingredients:

2 cups spiced apple cider
2 cups white sugar

Method:

In a medium saucepan, add the spiced apple cider.
Over medium heat, slowly pour in the sugar — stirring until fully dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Bottle and keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Try out the above this holiday season when you’re hosting guests or just looking for a festive beverage to clutch in your palm.