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Grand Saugatuck Brewing Brown Cider Recipe

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@roambysanchez

Oct 15 2025

45m

Serves 6

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Make Grand Saugatuck Brewing Brown Cider in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Cider Base

Alcoholic Addition

Garnish

Preparation

Prepare Cider Base

1. Combine Ingredients

In a large pot, combine the apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, nutmeg, and water. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

2. Simmer

Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

3. Add Vanilla

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the cider cool slightly.

Add Alcohol

4. Mix in Alcohol

Once the cider base has cooled to a warm temperature (not hot), stir in the rum and apple brandy. Mix well.

Serve

5. Prepare Glasses

In a serving glass, add a few slices of fresh apples for garnish.

6. Pour Cider

Pour the warm brown cider mixture over the apple slices in the glass.

7. Add Final Touch

Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon powder on top for an extra touch of flavor.

8. Serve Warm

Serve the Grand Saugatuck Brewing Brown Cider warm and enjoy!

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