Fall Spice Cordial Cocktail
1/4 tsp of ground cloves (or whole cloves)
2 1/4 cup of apple juice
1/2 cup of light brown sugar (or sugar)
1/2 tsp of dried, chopped orange (or orange-flavored vermouth)
1/2 cup of 100 proof vodka (or Vodka)
1 tsp of ground cinnamon (or cinnamon)
1/2 tsp of ground ginger (or Ginger Brandy)
1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg (or nutmeg)
1/2 cup of white sugar (or sugar)
1 cup of white brandy (or Brandy)
1 tsp of real vanilla extract (or Vanilla Extract)
1/2 tsp of ground allspice
Bring brown sugar, white sugar and apple juice to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and orange peel. Boil for 4 minutes and remove from heat. Let stand until just warm. Transfer to a clean 1 qt aging vessel. Add vanilla, brandy and vodka. Cover tightly and let stand for 1-4 weeks. Filter out solids before bottling.
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