There's nothing better than a warm drink after a day in the cold smoke. The Vault Bar, located within the Hotel Monaco's Bambara Restaurant, offers this toasty, cozy cider in both a kid-friendly and adult version.
The Vault’s bartender Andrew Aveyta designed his seasonal hot beverage, called Sugar & Spice, with both adults and children in mind. The Hotel Monaco is located across the street from the Capitol Theatre where Ballet West stages its annual production of The Nutcracker. After a day on the hill, you could catch the night performance of the classic holiday ballet (or Romeo & Juliet, or Beauty & the Beast) and swing into The Vault afterwards for a nightcap.
SUGAR & SPICE
2 cups cider
1 cup orange juice
1 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. clove
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Mix all above ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or longer to amplify the spice flavors. Optional: Add 1 oz. of brandy or bourbon.
