DRINK RECIPES FOR EPISODE #60: Peppery Ginger Cider and Cinnamon Bun Hot Buttered Rum

It's been quite chilly over here at TVP HQ, so when cocktail time rolled around, I decided to recommend two hot, boozy treats: Peppery Ginger Cider and Cinnamon Bun Hot Buttered Rum. Both of these drinks require a bit of preparation, but they're so worth it.

Peppery Ginger Cider (according to seriouseats.com)

• 8 oz apple cider
• 4 oz bourbon
• 3 oz ginger liqueur
• Squirt of lemon juice
• 4 cherries
• Dash of cracked black pepper

Cinnamon Bun Hot Buttered Rum (according to seriouseats.com)

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 ounces rum
• 16 ounces boiling water