Sylvan Cider Swirl

Sylvan Cider Swirl is a delightful English hard cider cocktail that hails from the 16th to 19th centuries. It features a harmonious blend of hard cider, sugar, milk, and cream, topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg. This historical libation offers a velvety texture and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it a perfect choice for a cozy evening or a social gathering.

Sylvan Cider Swirl

A velvety English hard cider cocktail with a harmonious blend of hard cider, sugar, milk, and cream, topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/6 cup hard cider
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoons cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sugar and hard cider, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Stir in the room temperature milk and nutmeg.
  3. Add the cream and whisk until a thick, foamy layer of cream forms on top of the mixture.
  4. Transfer the creamy layer into a small bowl and set it aside.
  5. Pour the remaining cider and milk mixture into a serving glass, filling it no more than three-quarters full.
  6. Top the glass with a dollop of the reserved creamy layer.
  7. Sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg and serve.