Description
A cozy and warming hot cider recipe infused with cinnamon, orange, ginger, nutmeg, and sweetened with maple syrup, perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Cider Ingredients
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 slices of orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect the apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, peeled and sliced ginger, maple syrup, and ground nutmeg.
- Combine and Simmer: Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the orange slices to change color but avoiding evaporation of the cider.
- Strain the Cider: Using a fine strainer or cheesecloth, strain the cider to remove solids.
- Serve: Pour the hot cider into mugs and garnish each with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for a more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust the maple syrup amount to your preferred sweetness.
- Simmer gently to prevent the cider from reducing too much.
- Optional: Add a splash of rum or bourbon for an adult version.
- Serve immediately for best taste and warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 209 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 16 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
