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Side view of a mug of hot cider, garnished with a cinnamon stick and slice of orange.

Hot Cider Recipe

This easy Hot Cider recipe is flavored with cinnamon, orange slices, ginger, nutmeg, and maple syrup to create a tangy, delicious, and warming drink!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Total Cost: ($2.63 recipe / $1.31 serving)
Servings: 2 servings (1.5 cups each)
Author: Jess Rice

Ingredients

  • 3 cups apple cider $1.32
  • 2 slices of orange $0.25
  • 2 cinnamon sticks $0.49
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced $0.09
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup $0.31
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg $0.17

Instructions

  • Gather the apple cider, slices of orange, cinnamon sticks, peeled and sliced fresh ginger, maple syrup, and ground nutmeg.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for 5-10 minutes. You want it to simmer for long enough where the orange begins to change color, but not so long that the cider begins to evaporate.
  • Strain the cider through a fine strainer or cheesecloth.
  • Serve hot with orange slices and cinnamon sticks added back to each mug.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1.5 cups) | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Fiber: 3g