Rebel Float Apple Cider Cinnamon (Print)

Warm apple cider meets cinnamon ice cream for a delightful, indulgent dessert drink with nostalgic charm.

# Ingredients:

→ Apple Cider

01 - 4 cups fresh apple cider
02 - 2 cinnamon sticks
03 - 3 whole cloves
04 - 2 star anise (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, to taste)

→ Cinnamon Ice Cream

06 - 4 generous scoops cinnamon ice cream

→ Garnish

07 - Whipped cream (optional)
08 - Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
09 - Thin apple slices or cinnamon sticks (for decoration)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, add the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and brown sugar.
02 - Warm the mixture over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Continue to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices.
04 - Divide the hot spiced apple cider evenly among four heatproof glasses or mugs.
05 - Place a generous scoop of cinnamon ice cream into each glass.
06 - Add whipped cream if desired, dust lightly with ground cinnamon, and garnish with apple slices or a cinnamon stick.
07 - Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for sipping and scooping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Made in twenty minutes using only easy to find ingredients
  • Feels both indulgent and playful for adults and kids alike
  • Perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings
  • You can tweak the base and toppings to match your mood
02 -
  • High in festive flavor with little effort
  • Can be made dairyfree and vegan easily
  • Zero artificial flavors if you choose your ice cream and cider well
  • The cinnamon ice cream always feels like the star for me It melts just enough into the cider to become this ribbons of spiced cream through every sip
03 -
  • Do not let the cider boil or you will lose its gentle sweetness keep it at a simmer
  • Soften your ice cream for easy scooping and to help it melt just so into the hot cider
  • Fresh garnishes like apple slices bring crunch and contrast to the creamy float
  • Always use a wide spoon and deep mug for scooping and sipping no one wants hot cider on their hands
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