Boozy beverages are one of my favorite ways to warm my hands and lift my spirits when the weather outside is frightful.
- Here are four of my favorites — plus how to make them, and ways to infuse local flavors.
🍎 Mulled cider: My mom always made this, and I’ve carried on the tradition.
- Heat up half a gallon of cider, then drop in orange slices, cinnamon sticks and cloves to taste. Spike with rum or brandy.
- Make it local: Kudos if you managed to snag this limited brandy collab by Lifted Spirits and KC Wineworks. Find Louisburg cider in Hy-Vees around town.
🍋 Hot toddy: This is essentially the best hot lemon water you’ll ever…..