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Spiced Cider

There is very little on this earth better on a cold night than combining warm apple cider and bourbon with a blend of exotic spices. The smell fills the room, and more than a couple of these will put you on your butt. Believe me.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • Zest from 1/2 medium orange preferably organic
  • Zest from 1 lemon preferably organic
  • 1 stick cinnamon plus more for garnish (optional)
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 allspice berries
  • 2 cups bourbon
  • Lemon twists for garnish (optional)
  • freshly grated nutmeg for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Combine the cider, orange and lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice berries in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture steep for 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the spiced cider into a coffee pot or other heatproof vessel and discard the solids. Add the bourbon and stir to combine. Serve the spiked spiced cider warm in coffee mugs, pint glasses, or heatproof wine glasses with a cinnamon stick, twist of lemon, and grated nutmeg, if desired.

Notes

  • Non-alcoholic variation--Leave out the bourbon and add extra apple cider for an alcohol-free spiced cider.
  • Tie up your spices--To avoid the straining step, combine the citrus zest and spices in a cheesecloth pouch or nut milk bag. When the cider is finished steeping, just remove the pouch.
  • Storage--The cider can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Rewarm over medium-low heat before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Trans Fat 0.001g Sodium 7mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.