For those who do not glow with love for the classic grog , we will open the recipe for a softer and pleasant variation of it with the participation of an apple in the list of ingredients. Apple grog is not only an interesting alcoholic drink in the assortment for parties, but also an excellent remedy for colds.
How to cook apple grog?
Ingredients:
- apple cider - 3 items;
- sugar - half a century;
- currant leaves - 2 pcs .;
- apple liquor - 1/3 tbsp.
Preparation
In the saucepan pour apple cider and bring it to a boil along with sugar and black currant leaves. As soon as the drink boils, reduce the heat and cook it for about 10 minutes. Remove the currant leaves from the drink and lightly cool it. Before serving, add the apple liqueur to the grog, mix thoroughly and pour into glasses. If necessary, the drink can be further sweetened.
Honey-apple grog with cinnamon
Ingredients:
- apples - 5 pcs .;
- honey - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- water -1;
- cinnamon - 1 teaspoon;
- water - 3 items;
- dark rum - 450 ml;
- ground nutmeg.
Preparation
Apples are peeled and peeled and laid on a baking tray. Pour apples with a mixture of honey and a glass of water, sprinkle with cinnamon and put in the oven heated to 180 degrees for 45 minutes, or until softening.
We extract the apples from the oven and pee from the blender. Fill the resulting mashed potatoes with dark rum and hot water. After that, the drink should be checked for sweetness and add honey if necessary.
Cocktail "Apple grog" is served with decorated whipped cream , sprinkled with nutmeg.
Recipe for apple grog
Ingredients:
- apple brandy - 30 ml;
- apple juice - 60 ml;
- dry vermouth - 30 ml;
- butter - 1/2 tsp;
- sugar, spices - to taste.
Preparation
Apple juice put on a plate and bring to a boil. To the juice we add sugar and spices (cinnamon, cloves, anise, nutmeg) to taste. As soon as the juice boils, we reduce the fire to an average and boil the spices under the lid for 7-8 minutes. Now juice should be filtered and slightly cooled, so that when adding alcohol, it does not evaporate.
That's true, butter can be added to a hot drink - it will noticeably soften the taste. In slightly cooled apple juice, add vermouth and brandy, mix and pour the drink into a serving glass.
Ready grog can be decorated with a stick of cinnamon, apple slice, lemon zest, or whipped egg whites.