Spiced Citrus Cider
Warm up your senses with this irresistible Spiced Citrus Cider, the ultimate cozy drink for chilly days and festive gatherings. Infused with the sweet tang of apple cider and fresh orange slices, this easy recipe combines warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, star anise, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a symphony of flavors that feel like a hug in a mug. Sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and finished with a hint of vanilla extract, this 30-minute cider is simmered to perfection, allowing the spices to meld together beautifully. Serve it piping hot, garnished with an orange slice or cinnamon stick, for a crowd-pleasing beverage that’s perfect for holiday celebrations or relaxing evenings by the fire. Both aromatic and indulgent, Spiced Citrus Cider will quickly become your go-to drink when the cold weather sets in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 1 large Orange
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 6 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Pour 8 cups of apple cider and 1 cup of water into a large saucepan or pot.
Slice the orange into thin rounds and add the slices to the pot.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and nutmeg to the liquid.
Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
Place the pot over medium heat and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
After 20 minutes, stir in the vanilla extract and taste the cider. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices.
Ladle the warm spiced citrus cider into mugs and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or an orange slice for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2720 mg | 58% | |
*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.
