Thirsty Thursday Link up and an AMAZING GIVEAWAY!!!!

Happy Thursday!  You all are going to enjoy today's posts! Yummy drink recipe PLUS an amazing giveaway!

I may have to try this recipe i am about to share when I am in Tennessee for our extended weekend adult vacation. 

Spiked apple pie punch

This party beverage works well both hot and cold. With one 750-milliliter bottle of grain alcohol, you can serve about 36 people and get them all feeling seasonal with the apple and cinnamon flavors.

 

Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple juice

• 1 gallon apple cider

• 3 cups white sugar

• 8 cinnamon sticks

• 1 bottle 190 proof grain alcohol (750 ml)

 

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine juice, cidar, sugar and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool completely.

2. When cool, stir in grain alcohol.

3. Transfer to large serving dish and let guests ladle into cups. Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks or apple slices, if desired.

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And now time for the giveaway!! Don't forget to link up for Thirsty Thursday and complete all the entries for an extra 20 points!!

- Kristin @ Hopelessly Ever After - Brandi @ Realities of Brandi - Tia @ Gilded TBags - Brittany @ Wine, Cheese, and Workout Capris - Sevi @ Ware is the Vodka?!? - Britney @ Lady Luck - Alicia @ Brew Mama - Lisa @ Butterflies and Hurricanes - Ida @ Second Chances Girl

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