This bracing drink comes from Fuglen. If using apple cider, choose one that's all apples with no added spices.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
spiced honey syrup
1
½
½
2
2
cocktail
4
6
¼
8
Preparation
Spiced honey syrup
Step 1
Cook star anise, cardamom, and black peppercorns in a dry small saucepan over medium heat, stirring and crushing spices against side of saucepan, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sugar and 2 Tbsp. water and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool. Strain into an airtight container and stir in honey (you should have about ¼ cup).
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
Cocktail
Step 3
Heat apple juice and spiced honey syrup in a small saucepan over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until steaming. Remove from heat and stir in aquavit and lemon juice. Serve in mugs garnished with star anise.