- recipe courtesy of Tipicular Fixin's

Warm Cranberry Walnut Cider

2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened cranberry juice

1 cup ( 250 mL) brewed black tea

1 cup (250 mL)  Bacardi Black

¼ cup (60 mL) Walnut Liqueur*

1 cup (250 mL) fresh cranberries
1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream

2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar

1 tsp (5 mL) fresh grated nutmeg


In a medium sauce pan warm, juice tea, rum and liqueur. In a chilled bowl add sugar and nutmeg to cream and whip into firm peaks. Pour warm cider into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and fresh cranberries. 



*Walnut Liqueur

1 cup (250 mL) toasted walnuts

1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar

1 cup (250 mL) vodka

1/4 cup (60 mL) brandy


1/4 cup (60 mL) water

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla


In a large skillet toast walnuts on medium until fragrant, place in a large jar with a tight fitting lid. In a medium sauce pan combine all other ingredients and warm over medium heat until sugar dissolves, pour over walnuts, close lid and store in a cool dry place for at least one month, strain and store in an airtight container.