Description
Warm up your gatherings with this delightful Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider, an aromatic blend of tart cranberry juice and warming spices. Perfect for holiday festivities or cozy evenings, this easy-to-make drink will have your guests coming back for more. Customize the sweetness and spice levels to create a comforting beverage that everyone can enjoy, from kids to adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups 100% cranberry juice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine cranberry juice and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in honey or maple syrup until dissolved, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Add cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and orange zest. Let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain out the spices using a fine mesh sieve or strainer.
- Serve hot in mugs with optional cinnamon stick garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg