Spiced Apple Cider

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PREP TIME 25 min

Cocktail Type

Non-Alcoholic

Great for

Autumn

Difficulty

Easy

Glass mug of Spiced Apple Cider served at Thanksgiving

There’s nothing quite as comforting as the warmth and flavours of a steaming mug of Spiced Apple Cider. Enjoy this classic non-alcoholic cider in colder weather and sip yourself into that nostalgic holiday season feeling while enjoying the delicious smell of aromatic spices filling the air.

QUICK TIPS

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Common spices for spiced apple cider are cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, and star anise. Play around and find your favourite mix.

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You can use honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar as sweeteners.

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Taste as you go, and adjust the sweeteners and spices as needed.

INGREDIENTS

MAKE FOR

16 Persons

3.5
Liters of non-alcoholic apple cider
4
Tablespoons brown sugar
1
Teaspoon allspice
1
Pinch of nutmeg
1
Orange, kept whole
1
Handful of cloves
Cinnamon sticks or star anise to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

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1.

Add the apple cider to a large pot over medium heat

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2.

Add the brown sugar, allspice and a pinch of nutmeg

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3.

Stir until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a low boil

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4.

Cover a whole orange with whole cloves by sticking them into the peel

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5.

Add the orange to the cider mixture and reduce the heat to a slow simmer

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6.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes

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7.

Serve in heat-proof mugs with a cinnamon stick garnish