Gather all your ingredients for the Poisoned Apple Cider cocktail, including apple cider, bourbon, honey, and spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Slice your apples, zest the orange, and set aside a handful of blackberries for garnish.

In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of apple cider, 1 cup of bourbon, and ½ cup of honey over medium heat. Stir gently until the honey has completely dissolved and the mixture is warm—aim for about 5-7 minutes.

Add 2-3 cinnamon sticks, 5-6 whole cloves, and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg to the warm cider mix. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.

After the mixture has simmered, strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve into a large serving pitcher, discarding the solid spices.

Pour the spiced cider into heatproof glasses or mugs, garnishing each with a slice of apple, a twist of orange zest, and a few blackberries.