Join Darlene Hayes, author of Cider Cocktails – Another Bite of the Apple and Cidercraft Publisher, Kristin Ackerman Bacon as they show you how to whip up 3 simple but elegant cider cocktails perfect for your upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration.

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These are the 3 featured libations and ingredients and wares you’ll need for this fun cocktail tutorial!

Kir Normande (Glassware: Champagne Flute)

• very dry sparkling cider
• sugar cubes
• Cassis
• 1 lemon

*Optional Angostura Bitters

Fence Line (Glassware: Rocks Glass)

• dry sparkling cider
• rum or whiskey
• spiced simple syrup (see below to make ahead of time)
• 1 orange

Spiced Simple Syrup

Place 1/2 cup of sugar in a pot with 1/4 cup of water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cardamom pods, and 2 whole star anise. Bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat, cover, and let the spices steep for an hour. Strain.

Sloe-Berry Holiday Fizz (Glassware: Rocks Glass)

• Sloe Gin
• Orange Curaçao®
• ginger bitters
• Cranberry cider (dry)
• agave syrup
• 1 lime