Fall is upon us! Here are a few fun fall themed drink recipes to keep you warm this season!
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider
- Ingredients: ½ gallon apple cider (or unsweetened apple juice), ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 oranges (divided), 1 apple (sliced), 4 cinnamon sticks.
- Instructions: Pour the apple cider into a slow cooker. Add the sliced apples, sliced orange, and cinnamon sticks. Stir in the brown sugar and the juice of one of the oranges. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Serve warm.
- Apple Chai Latte
- Ingredients: 6 oz apple juice or cider, cinnamon stick, ¼ tsp allspice, 2 tsp Masala Chai black tea, 1 cup whole or almond milk, 2 tsp maple syrup, ½ tsp vanilla extract, frothed almond milk (optional), ground cinnamon for dusting (optional).
- Instructions: Add apple juice or cider to a saucepan with a cinnamon stick and allspice; bring to a boil. Discard the cinnamon stick. Pour the hot apple juice over the Masala Chai tea and steep for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, add the whole or almond milk and the masala chai apple juice mixture. Bring to a simmer and add maple syrup. Turn off the heat and add vanilla extract. Serve in a glass mug and add a small amount of frothed milk, if desired. Dust with ground cinnamon.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Ingredients: 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 1-2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste), ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, whipped cream (optional), extra pumpkin pie spice for garnish (optional).
- Instructions: In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour the hot milk mixture into a mug. Add the brewed coffee or espresso. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
