Cranberry Ginger Cider
Cozy up with a steaming mug of Cranberry Ginger Cider, a warm and inviting seasonal drink bursting with festive flavors. This delightful recipe combines the tangy sweetness of cranberry juice with the rich, spiced notes of apple cider, enhanced by fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and a hint of orange zest. Sweetened naturally with honey, this soothing beverage is steeped to perfection for 20 minutes, allowing its cozy aromatics to meld beautifully. Serve this comforting cider garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices for an eye-catching touch—perfect for holiday gatherings or a quiet night by the fire. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing drink is ideal for winter entertaining and makes your home smell absolutely heavenly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 sticks cinnamon stick
- 5 units whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
- 4 slices orange slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apple cider and cranberry juice.
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin pieces, then add it to the saucepan.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange zest to the mixture.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and allow the cider to steep for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the flavors are well incorporated.
After 20 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat. Carefully strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
Stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Pour the warm cranberry ginger cider into mugs. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting, spiced flavors of this seasonal drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1759 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
