1cupCranberry Shrubor, substitute 1/2 cup cranberry juice & 1/2 cup simple syrup
1/4cupcinnamon syrup1/2 cup sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks
1/2cupfresh lemon juiceabout 5 lemons
1cupfresh apple cider
2cinnamon sticks
1teaspooncloves
5whole star anise
1pear1 apple and 1 orange
1medium size pitcher or punch bowl
Instructions
Slice the pears
Juice your lemons until you have 1/2 cup of juice. Place juice into your pitcher. Slice your pear, apple and orange into thin slices or small chunks, whichever you prefer. Place the slices into the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir to coat the fruit with the lemon juice to prevent the fruit slices from browning.
Measure out and add the rest of the ingredients: Apple Brandy, Rye, cranberry shrub, apple cider, cinnamon syrup and spices. Mix and taste. If it is too alcoholic or too tart, add more cider or more cinnamon syrup. Place the pitcher into the fridge to chill and let the flavors come together.
Serve cold in highball glasses with ice or straight up. Be sure and add pieces of fruit to each glass for the full, beautiful fall fruit effect. You can also serve in a taller glass and add club soda or sparkling water if you want to lighten the mix. Cheers!