Goat Rock Organic Cider ' Bounty ' Petaluma Recipe
Make Goat Rock Organic Cider ' Bounty ' Petaluma Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cider Base
Enhancements & Aromatics
Garnish & Finish
Method
Cider Preparation
- 1
Warm and infuse
Pour 6 cups of Goat Rock Organic Bounty cider into a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, the orange peel strip (pith removed), 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves, and 1 star anise. Gently warm the mixture over low to medium-low heat until just steaming and small bubbles begin to appear at the edge (do not boil). This warming step takes about 6–8 minutes and integrates the honey and aromatics into the cider.
- 2
Steep
Once steaming, reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan, and allow the cider to steep with the spices and orange peel for 8–10 minutes to extract aromatics without reducing carbonation too aggressively. Taste after 8 minutes and adjust steep time if you want more spice intensity.
- 3
Finish and strain
Remove from heat. Using tongs, fish out the cinnamon stick, star anise and rosemary sprig; strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher to remove cloves and any peel fragments. Stir in an additional splash of lemon juice if desired for brightness (up to 1/2 tsp).
Service & Garnish
- 4
Chill or serve warm
Decide how to serve: for a warm pour, ladle directly into warmed glasses. For a cold/refreshing serve, allow the cider to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes or pour over a few ice cubes in each glass.
- 5
Garnish and finish
To each serving, add one thin apple slice and a lemon wheel. Give each glass a light slap of the rosemary sprig and float it on top for aroma (or use as a stirrer). If you prefer a slightly bubbly finish, top each glass with a quick splash (1–2 tbsp) of unflavored sparkling water or additional chilled Goat Rock Bounty cider.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately. If making multiple servings ahead, keep the infused cider refrigerated (covered) and rewarm gently before serving warm, or chill fully before serving cold.
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