It's 5 o'clock somewhere

With that in mind, this is the perfect excuse to grab these few ingrediants and snuggle in front of the TV on a Friday night, or invite a few friends round to share (maybe)

This very easy recipe first appeared on A Beautiful Mess by the lovely Elsie & Emma

For your own spiked Apple Cider Float you will need (serves one)

2 cups apple cider
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Allspice
Maple Rye Whiskey
Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Simmer apple cider with a pinch of allspice and  ground cinnamon. Heat until warm. 
2. In a glass, combine apple cider, 2 ounces whiskey and 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. 
3. Sip with a paper straw and enjoy!

(recipe & photos from A Beautiful Mess)

Allium B Kitchen: Apple Cocktails

1. Apple ginger cocktail from A Beautiful Mess // 2. Pomegranate-apple cocktails from Country Living // 3. Apple Cider cocktail from Sugar and Charm

Autumn brings beautiful colour, snuggly jumpers and lots of apples. The tree in my garden is bursting with apples ready for a picking, and after 2 Autumns of never using them, it's about time this changed. First up a few ideas for some apple cocktails to warm our bellies, whilst the temperature drops outside. 
What's your favourite autumn drinks recipe? Let us know