Spiced Hot Apple Cider
A warm and comforting spiced hot apple cider infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, pour the apple cider and add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, orange slices, and ginger.
- Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- If desired, stir in brown sugar to sweeten the cider.
- Remove from heat and strain the cider to remove spices and orange slices.
- Ladle into mugs and serve warm. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange peel if desired.
Notes
For an adult version, add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon to each serving.
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