Spiced Coffee Cider
Warm up your day with a mug of Spiced Coffee Cider, a delightful fusion of autumnal apple cider and robust coffee, elevated by a medley of warming spices. This comforting drink is simmered with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and a hint of orange zest, creating a rich, aromatic base infused with cozy seasonal flavors. Sweetened with just the right amount of honey (or brown sugar, if you prefer), and enhanced with a splash of vanilla extract, this beverage is the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and bold. Serve it topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an indulgent finish that's both inviting and Instagram-worthy. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for chilly mornings, festive gatherings, or an elevated coffee break.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 1 cup Strong brewed coffee
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Whole cloves
- 1 Star anise
- 1 strip Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or brown sugar, optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, pour in the apple cider and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and orange zest.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
While the cider simmers, brew a cup of strong coffee if you haven’t already prepared it.
After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange zest. Discard the solids.
Return the strained cider to the saucepan and stir in the brewed coffee, honey (or brown sugar, if using), and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
Divide the spiced coffee cider evenly among four heatproof mugs.
For an optional touch of indulgence, top each serving with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting fusion of flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1376 mg | 29% | |
*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.
