Sip and Savor Apple Cider

Rosemary Apple Cider

Half a gallon of good quality apple juice (I prefer Simply Apple or pressed juice from a local orchard)
3 cinnamon sticks
A dozen whole cloves
3 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon or orange juice
1 cup of rosemary syrup

Simmer the juices, cinnamon and cloves together until bubbles appear. Add the rosemary syrup. Stir and serve hot or even chilled. This can stay on a low heat and be served throughout the day off the stove. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. Glasses may be rimmed with cinnamon sugar as well.

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Same as Basic Simply Syrup but add 2-3 tablespoons of rosemary. Chop, mash, mince, or leave whole the leaves of rosemary and toss them into the water upon boiling. Allow to boil for a minute, reduce the heat, and then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly during the process. Strain the syrup once the sugar is dissolved and discard the rosemary leaves. This syrup may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator indefinitely.

Basic Simple Syrup

1 cup of sugar
1 cup of water

Bring sugar and water to a boil and then turn down heat, stirring all the while. Once sugar is dissolved, allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator indefinitely.

From my garden to your glass – enjoy ya’ll!