Ingredients:

• 4 cups apple cider
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 4 whole allspice
• 1 orange, sliced
• Sweetener (such as brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey) to taste
• Optional garnish: Cinnamon sticks or apple slices

Instructions:

1. Pour the apple cider into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and orange slices to the cider.
3. Let the mixture come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices.
5. Stir in the bourbon and sweeten the cider to taste with your preferred sweetener.
6. Ladle the spiked apple cider into mugs or heatproof glasses.
7. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple slices for presentation.
8. Serve warm and enjoy your Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider!

Feel free to adjust the bourbon quantity or sweetener to suit your taste preferences. This cozy drink is perfect for warming up during the holiday season or on a chilly evening.