Indian Summer

Although it is best in fall with fresh apple cider, an Indian Summer is a wonderful cocktail for any chilly day. Apples and cinnamon are a classic marriage and this warm drink displays this union in its full glory.

It's also the perfect warm punch for gatherings and parties. Warm a gallon of apple cider in a large pot, add a bottle of apple brandy, some sugar and cinnamon and keep it warm on the stove for the entire day. Set out some coffee cups and a ladle and allow your guests to pour their own drinks whenever they want. It's simple, pleasing and takes the burden of mixing drinks off of you as a host.

2 ounces apple brandy
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of cinnamon
Hot apple cider
Cinnamon stick for garnish

Pour the apple brandy, cinnamon and sugar into an Irish coffee glass. Fill with hot apple cider. Stir well. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Makes 1 drink