Blue Book: The warming glass

Long walks are one of the great pleasures of autumn, but you’ll need to warm up afterwards. Try these tipples from two Blue Book properties

Hot apple cider from Longueville House

This is the perfect warming, spicy cocktail for the autumn months.

Ingredients

1 bottle of Longueville House Cider

Juice of half an orange

2 slices of orange

A shaving of nutmeg

3 cloves

Half a stick of cinnamon

Brown sugar, elderflower cordial or honey to taste

A dash of Longueville House Irish apple brandy

Method

1. Empty the bottle of cider into a heavy-based pot. Place the ...