Butterbeer

1 Gallon Apple Cider
2 cinnamon sticks
1 T Ground Clove
2 Whole Nutmeg (or 3 tsp Ground Nutmeg)
1 T Allspice Berries (or 1 tsp Ground Allspice)


Butterscotch
1/4 C butter
1 C Brown Sugar
3/4 C Heavy Cream
1 tsp salt




In a large pot bring first 5 ingredients to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes.  Remove the whole cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.  Meanwhile, in a small pot, heat butter and sugar until it becomes smooth and is no longer grainy. Then mix in the cream and salt until well combined.  Add the butterscotch mixture to the cider and stir until combined.  Any unused portion should be refrigerated.


Mix equal parts cider with Sprite or Woodchuck (or similar cider beer).  Top with whipped cream, recipe follows.
Beverage may be served hot or cold, I prefer hot!


Whipped Cream
1 C Heavy Cream
1/4 C Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla


Whip cream in a large bowl (or stand mixer) until stiff. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until cream holds peaks.  Top the Butterbeer with the whipped cream.