Warm mocktails with apple, rosemary and butter
“A big fan of spiced hot cider, I developed this non-alcoholic version to warm myself up more often. This ‘ponce,’ or sweet hot drink, provides the same comfort as the alcoholic version.” – Patrice Plante, founder of Monsieur Cocktail
Ingredients · Servings 2 s
- 500 ml (2 cups) of old-fashioned apple juice
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks, 7.5 cm (3 in) long
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 1 small lemon, cut into slices
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of salted butter (see note)
- Whipped cream, to taste
- Homemade or store-bought caramel, for decoration
Method · 22 min
- In a small saucepan, bring the apple juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, and lemon slices to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Strain the apple juice mixture through a sieve placed over a large measuring cup or bowl. Compost the herbs. Return the juice to the saucepan. Whisk in the butter.
- Pour the mixture into two cups. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.
Published in RICARDO Magazine Volume 23, number 3.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Sans gluten
