Warm Raspberry Cider for the Holidays
Cozy up this holiday season with a comforting mug of Warm Raspberry Cider, a delightful twist on a classic festive drink. This recipe combines crisp apple cider with the vibrant sweetness of fresh or frozen raspberries, enhanced by warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. A hint of orange slices, honey or maple syrup, and a touch of vanilla extract add layers of depth and flavor, making this cider the ultimate holiday indulgence. Perfectly spiced and ready in just 30 minutes, this simmered delight is served warm and beautifully garnished with optional fresh rosemary for an elegant touch. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply savoring a quiet evening by the fire, this Raspberry Holiday Cider captures the spirit of the season in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 piece Star anise
- 4 pieces Orange slices
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apple cider and raspberries.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise to the saucepan.
Gently stir in the orange slices, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the cider simmer for 15–20 minutes, allowing the spices and raspberries to infuse into the liquid.
Use a fine mesh strainer to carefully strain the cider into a clean serving vessel or pot, removing solids like the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and fruit pulp.
Serve the warm raspberry cider in mugs and garnish each with a sprig of fresh rosemary, if using.
Enjoy this festive drink immediately while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1714 mg | 36% | |
*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.
