INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz (60 ml) Lakestone Vodka
• 4 oz (120 ml) hot apple cider (or cloudy apple juice, heated)
• ½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 clove (optional, subtle)
  

PREPARATION

• Warm an enamel mug with hot water, then discard
• Add Lakestone Vodka, lemon juice, and maple syrup
• Pour in the hot apple cider
• Add the cinnamon stick (and clove, if using)
• Stir gently and let the flavors infuse for a moment
  

TO DECORATE

Apple slice studded with a clove + cinnamon stick: Minimal, aromatic, and visually warm. The garnish should feel practical and rustic, not ornamental.

TYPE OF GLASS

• Enamel mug: Durable, nostalgic, and perfect for outdoor winter settings.