Hot Gingered Cider
Warm up your winter evenings with a comforting mug of Hot Gingered Cider, a fragrant and flavorful twist on a classic cozy drink. This recipe elevates traditional apple cider with fresh ginger root, aromatic cinnamon sticks, star anise, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Balanced with bright citrus notes from sliced orange and the warmth of whole cloves, this cider is simmered to perfection, allowing the spices to infuse deeply. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an ideal beverage for chilly days, holiday gatherings, or simply unwinding by the fire. Serve it piping hot, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for a beautifully festive touch. Perfect for spiced drink lovers, this cider brings the taste and aroma of the season to life.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 inches fresh ginger root
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 1 large orange
- 1 piece star anise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Peel the fresh ginger root and slice it into thin rounds.
Wash the orange thoroughly and slice it into rounds.
In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider, water, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, and star anise.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture just to a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the honey to the saucepan and stir well to dissolve.
Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids.
Pour the hot gingered cider into mugs or heatproof glasses and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with a cinnamon stick or an orange slice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1494 mg | 32% | |
*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.
