Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm up with this comforting spiced hot apple cider, infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest for a naturally flavorful seasonal drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
- Let it gently simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- Remove from heat and strain the cider to remove the spices and orange slices.
- Serve hot in mugs, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice.
Notes
For an adult twist, add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon before serving.
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