Spiced Citrus Apple Cider
When the weather turns cold there’s nothing quite like a cup of apple cider to warm you up! This Spiced Citrus Apple Cider elevates the classic version with a splash of orange juice and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Simmered with cinnamon sticks and cloves it will fill your home with an inviting aroma and have your taste buds dancing with delight!
Now that it is dark at 5:30 I just want to hibernate. I want to get home, walk the dog, have dinner and then cozy up with a blanket and hot drink while I watch mindless television.
When we made our trips to the apple farm this year, we always came home with some apple cider. I’d fill up a mug, warm it up in the microwave and I was happy camper. But after seeing a recipe for citrus cider made from apple juice, I decided why not try adding some to my spiced apple cider recipe. A few tweaks later and I was hooked.
This hot spiced cider is perfect served alongside my ginger spice cookies or my Nana’s classic shortbread!
Ingredients you will need
- apple cider
- oranges
- lemon
- cinnamon sticks
- whole cloves
- brown sugar
How to make Spiced Citrus Apple Cider
See full ingredient list and printable recipe below
It really couldn’t be easier! Simply add all the ingredients to a sauce pan, heat to dissolve brown sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, strain, and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- serve with extra orange and lemon slices and a cinnamon stick
- top it with whipped cream – Starbucks style
- rim the cups with cinnamon sugar mixture – dip in lemon juice and then into a simple mixture of cinnamon and sugar
Whether you are looking for the perfect non-alcoholic cozy holiday beverage or something to sip on a chilly evening, this apple cider with orange juice is sure to do the trick!
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Spiced Citrus Apple Cider
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches long)
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until brown sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and strain into a heatproof pitcher or another saucepan. Discard cloves and cinnamon sticks. Allow to cool slightly to a comfortable drinking temperature.
- Pour into heat proof mugs and garnish with citrus slices and fresh cinnamon sticks.
This recipe reminds me of wassel. A friend would make is for out gathering every Christmas when we lived up North.
I have to admit, I had to look that up! Now that I did I think I will give it a try! I love pineapple juice 🙂
You can have the snow! And I’ll have the hot cider 😉