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Rummy Spiced Cider

Cozy Up this Fall with Chest-Warming Sips of Our Favorite Spiked Apple Cider
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Spiced Rum Cider recipe via Waiting on Martha Rummy Spiced Cider recipe via Waiting on Martha

My favorite way to cozy up amidst crisp, dropping temps?  Sipping on a little spiced apple cider in my pajamas!  But whether it’s in my pajamas, around our fire pit out back, or at the next dinner party, our Rummy Spiced Cider is a solid way to toast to sweater weather.

I squealed with delight at the new Williams-Sonoma at Ponce when I came across these cinnamon maple spoons…I mean so perfect for spiced apple cider, right?  And with these stemless pumpkin glasses?  Just a big ole taste of fall that I can’t get enough of.

As you may remember, we welcomed my favorite season with our friends at Pottery Barn by taking over their Instagram with a peek at how I welcome Fall.  This year, we’re celebrating the season with a libation (or four) with PB and Diageo, purveyors of some of our favorite booze brands. First up: our Rummy Spiced Cider.

Imagine the vibrant citrus and warm spices all atop the sweet apple, giving the drink its subtle spice and much-needed depth. The cinnamon maple spoons not only compliment the recipe, they offer a fun and festive garnish to the cocktail.  And while I prefer my cider warm, our Rummy Spiced Cider can be served hot or cold…so when you find yourself in the South during our Indian Summer, pour this libation over a little ice and enjoy!  Truly, MKR

P.S. Stay tuned for more October cocktail goodness…gin punch, spiked hot chocolate and a nod to our favorite wizard with a little Boozy Butter Beer! xo

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Photography, Rustic White | THIS STORY IS IN COLLABORATION WITH POTTERY BARN, A BRAND WE LOVE AND ADORE.  OPINIONS AND IMAGES ARE 100% OUR OWN.

AS PICTURED: STEMLESS PUMPKIN GLASSES | CINNAMON MAPLE SPOONS | MULLING SPICES | PUMPKIN EMBROIDERED NAPKINS | CUTTING BOARD 

Aperol Spritz

Celebrate the End of Summer with This Refreshing and Vibrant Italian Sip
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The Aperol Spritz, have you heard of it?  It’s becoming quite the cult obsession.  My husband is obsessed with it and I hear it mentioned more often than any other drink of late. The day I was actually shooting this recipe, I had the Food Network on and spotted two different chefs concocting their own special version of this drink!

But for good reason.  Just as vibrant in taste as appearance, this Aperol Italian spritz recipe is considered the perfect summertime sip; it’s light and refreshing, while it marries crisp notes of citrus and herbs. The alcohol content is typically lower in this cocktail, making it a great  option for all to toast these last warm nights as summer slips away.

Though the classic Aperol doesn’t call for it, I like to add a sprig of thyme to this Italian spritz recipe for that extra hint of freshness.  I always like to incorporate fresh herbs from the garden to take any libation (or any recipe, for that matter) to the next level.  I also just learned the other day that Thyme was once placed under pillows in ancient Europe to help with sleep and ward off nightmares…the more you know!  Cin Cin loves! Truly, MKR

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The Classic Manhattan

The Best Excuse for Cocktails in the Library
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Behold The Classic Manhattan.  Sitting perfectly atop an old, old, old cocktail book from my great grandmother, this libation is truly one for the ages, to be enjoyed for years to come.  I’m here to tell you that bourbon-soaked cherries were practically made to be paired with the finest whiskey, and they are just as addictive when eaten alone as they are in a tasty cocktail (you’ve been forewarned). 

When serving my classic Manhattan recipe, I typically use large round ice cubes, but of course if you are a purist and refuse to let your Manhattan be watered down, opt for whiskey rocks.  Enjoy!  Truly, MKR

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