Poor Richard: A Low-Proof Holiday Punch

• 7 ozsweet vermouth
• 3 1/2 ozcranberry cordial
• 3 1/2 ozfresh lemon juice
• 750 mlbottle of dry cider

Preparation

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   Add the first three ingredients to a pitcher or punch bowl and stir to combine. Top with the bottle of cider and gently stir to incorporate. Serve in a rocks glass with ice, and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. Cranberry CordialIn a saucepan, bring 12 oz. of unsweetened, 100-percent cranberry juice to a low boil, then simmer until reduced by about two-thirds. Weigh the reduced liquid while still hot, then mix in an equal amount of white sugar by weight, and stir until dissolved. Bottle for use within 2 weeks, keeping refrigerated.