You've been using your slow cooker to make delicious meals left and right. It's a great way to cook yourself a tasty meal with a minimum of prep time and cooking pressure. You put your ingredients into the slow cooker, and it takes care of the rest. A few hours later, you've got a wonderful dish. You're probably happy with this, by why not think outside the box? There is a whole world of slow cooker recipes you might be missing out on. We're talking about drinks.
Yes, you can prepare some tasty beverages in a slow cooker as well. Now, you might be thinking, "Why don't I just mix up some iced tea to enjoy this summer?" That's spoken like somebody who has never steeped a drink in a cooker. It's no more difficult than what you've been doing, and you could find yourself with a richer, more rewarding flavor. Here are five easy beverages to make in your slow cooker.
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How to make slow cooker apple cranberry tea
Apple and cranberry are two flavors that go great with a tea, especially a warm tea. That's part of what makes preparing tea in a slow cooker such a good idea. You can keep it warm in there all day. This recipe involves apples and cranberries in both juice and fresh form. You can also steep the tea for as long as you see fit. Five tea bags out to do it. Get the recipe here.
Apple and cranberry are two flavors that go great with a tea, especially a warm tea. That's part of what makes preparing tea in a slow cooker such a good idea. You can keep it warm in there all day. This recipe involves apples and cranberries in both juice and fresh form. You can also steep the tea for as long as you see fit. Five tea bags out to do it. Get the recipe here.
How to make slow cooker mulled wine
Hey, cocktails are great in a slow cooker too. Wine is great for a party, but a nice, spiced mulled wine can that that to the next level. You'll want to start with a good red wine, otherwise you are putting yourself behind the eight ball to start. A splash of brandy is also an option. Either way, it will be spicy, fruity, and warm. Get the recipe here.
Hey, cocktails are great in a slow cooker too. Wine is great for a party, but a nice, spiced mulled wine can that that to the next level. You'll want to start with a good red wine, otherwise you are putting yourself behind the eight ball to start. A splash of brandy is also an option. Either way, it will be spicy, fruity, and warm. Get the recipe here.
How to make slow cooker apple cider
Apple cider is a quintessential fall drink. However, you've probably been buying it premade in a jug. Now you can make your own. What's great about this recipe is that you use fresh apples, and the slow cooker helps get that apple goodness out of the fruit and into your cider. You can also spice to taste, but be sure to have plenty of cinnamon on hand. Get the recipe here.
Apple cider is a quintessential fall drink. However, you've probably been buying it premade in a jug. Now you can make your own. What's great about this recipe is that you use fresh apples, and the slow cooker helps get that apple goodness out of the fruit and into your cider. You can also spice to taste, but be sure to have plenty of cinnamon on hand. Get the recipe here.
How to make slow cooker hard cider
Alright, we know what you're thinking. Sure, apple cider is all well and good, but what if you want a drink with some kick? That's where hard cider comes in. The process is largely the same, except you need some booze. Bourbon plays well with apple, but you could also consider a rum, or a cinnamon-flavored liqueur. Just be sure to save it for the very end of the process (and don't be stingy to your guests). Get the recipe here.
Alright, we know what you're thinking. Sure, apple cider is all well and good, but what if you want a drink with some kick? That's where hard cider comes in. The process is largely the same, except you need some booze. Bourbon plays well with apple, but you could also consider a rum, or a cinnamon-flavored liqueur. Just be sure to save it for the very end of the process (and don't be stingy to your guests). Get the recipe here.
How to make slow cooker Bailey's hot chocolate
If you are a chocolate fan, just seeing this photo probably has you jonesing to make this recipe. Hot chocolate is particularly easy to make in a slow cooker. It will be ready to go after only a couple hours, and you can keep in warm in the cooker all day long. Don't forget the Bailey's Irish Cream! This may not be a recipe for the lactose intolerant, but all other chocolate fans are going to want to keep this one in mind for winter. Or fall. Heck, even for summer. Get the recipe here.
If you are a chocolate fan, just seeing this photo probably has you jonesing to make this recipe. Hot chocolate is particularly easy to make in a slow cooker. It will be ready to go after only a couple hours, and you can keep in warm in the cooker all day long. Don't forget the Bailey's Irish Cream! This may not be a recipe for the lactose intolerant, but all other chocolate fans are going to want to keep this one in mind for winter. Or fall. Heck, even for summer. Get the recipe here.
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