Spiced Sugar Rim Garnish for Hot Beverages
Elevate your favorite hot beverages with this Spiced Sugar Rim Garnish, a simple but show-stopping touch that adds both flavor and flair. Combining warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and optional cloves with the zesty brightness of dried orange zest, this sugar mixture creates the perfect balance of sweet and spiced. A quick coat of honey or simple syrup on your mug rim ensures the blend sticks beautifully, transforming every sip into a cozy, aromatic delight. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a quiet evening by the fire, this garnish pairs wonderfully with drinks like hot chocolate, spiced cider, or mulled wine. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy recipe adds a gourmet flair to any warm drink, delighting guests and elevating your seasonal drink game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (finely grated and dried)
- 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cloves (if using). Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.
Add the finely grated and dried orange zest to the sugar mixture and stir until well incorporated, breaking up any clumps. Set aside.
Prepare your mug by dipping the rim lightly into a shallow dish with honey or simple syrup. Rotate the mug to ensure an even coating along the entire rim.
Transfer the spiced sugar mixture onto a small plate or shallow dish. Gently press the sticky rim of the mug into the mixture, rotating it to fully coat the rim with the spiced sugar blend.
Tap the mug lightly to shake off any excess sugar. Ensure an even and decorative rim.
Pour your favorite hot beverage into the garnished mug. Enjoy the added flavor and festive touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% | |
*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.
