The hot drink Royal cider grog cocktail is a hot drink popular around the holidays when relaxing after a long day of Christmas shopping or while gathering with friends. If you are looking for a hot treat for cold winter evenings, read on to learn how to make a Royal cider grog cocktail.
Know Your Apple Cider
While making your own apple cider for a delicious Royal cider grog is far from a requirement, it's good to know the process of how it is made. As shown in this video from the Woods Cider Mill in Vermont, apples are washed, then processed into small chunks. The chunks are placed in layers between cheese cloth, allowing the liquid, or cider, to press though. If you are feeling especially festive, you may try making your own apple cider for a Royal cider grog.
Introduction
Just as the name suggests, the Royal cider grog cocktail contains Crown Royal and apple cider. The preparation method is very easy, but unlike other cocktails, cooking is required as the drink is served hot. To prepare the perfect Royal cider grog, you will need to gather your ingredients, cook and serve.
What You Need to Make Royal Cider Grog
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Crown Royal whiskey
- 8 cups apple cider
- 8 cinnamon sticks
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- 8 heat-proof mugs
How to Prepare Royal Cider Grog
- Combine the Crown Royal and apple cider in the large saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat until the mixture is heated through.
- Carefully spoon or pour the mixture evenly into the eight mugs.
- Add a cinnamon stick to each drink.
- Serve and enjoy!
Royal Cider Grog Variations
- To prepare a single serving, use one cup apple cider with one 1.5 oz. shot of Crown Royal.
- While the name suggests using Crown Royal, in a pinch any whiskey will do.
- Add a stick of nutmeg for added flavor.
- Homemade apple cider can be used rather than store-bought.
