Hot Buttered Cranberry Cider
Warm up your winter nights with a mug of Hot Buttered Cranberry Cider, a sweet and spiced beverage that’s as comforting as it is festive. This quick 20-minute recipe combines the tartness of cranberry juice and the sweetness of apple cider, elevated with a buttery richness for a decadent twist on a classic holiday drink. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and brightened with fragrant orange zest, this cider is the perfect balance of cozy and citrusy. Serve it piping hot, garnished with cinnamon sticks and fresh cranberries for a holiday-inspired touch that’s both Instagram-worthy and delicious. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or winding down by the fire, this recipe is a must-have for the holiday season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 4 cups apple cider
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 4 pieces cinnamon sticks (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 cups fresh cranberries (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, apple cider, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the saucepan, stirring until melted and incorporated into the mixture.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to the saucepan. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Grate the orange zest directly into the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve if desired, to remove any spice particles for a smoother drink.
Pour the hot cider into mugs, dividing evenly among four servings.
Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and a few fresh cranberries if desired for a festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 122 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.4 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1931 mg | 41% | |
*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.
