Description
Warm and inviting, this Spiced Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon & Star Anise is the perfect drink to fill your home with cozy aromas. Infused with rich spices and a hint of sweetness, each sip transports you to festive gatherings and chilly evenings by the fire. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this delightful beverage is a must-have for any occasion, from holiday parties to quiet nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups unfiltered apple cider
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 large fresh orange, sliced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- In a large pot over medium heat, pour in the apple cider.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, cloves, and brown sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes to infuse flavors.
- About 5 minutes before serving, add fresh orange slices.
- Ladle into mugs and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg