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Hard Pineapple Cider is a unique take on hot Apple Cider from dineanddish.net
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Pineapple Hard Cider Recipe

A warm and comforting cocktail with a twist. Pineapple Hard Cider is just the cocktail you want to sip by the fire!
Course Drinks
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup 2 oz. 100% DOLE Canned Pineapple Juice
  • 1/4 cup 2 oz. apple cider
  • 1/2 oz orange flavored liqueur I used Patron Orange Liqueur
  • 1/4 cup 2 oz. brandy
  • 1/2 oz. cinnamon and clove simple syrup see instructions below
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel

Instructions

  • Combine pineapple juice, cider, brandy, liqueur, simple syrup and lemon peel in small sauce pan. Heat until just simmering, do not boil. Strain to remove lemon peel.
  • Cinnamon and Clove Simple Syrup: Combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 sugar in sauce pan, heat until sugar dissolves. Add 1 cinnamon stick and 4 whole cloves; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Cool. Strain to remove cinnamon and cloves. (This can be stored in your refrigerator for 1-2 weeks)

Notes

Slightly adapted from Pineapple Cider on DolePineappleJuice.com.