Cider Recipe ⇝ Spiced Orange-Cinnamon Cider

This is the perfect drink for holiday entertaining or family get-togethers. It's sweet and spicy, and can be made adult friendly with a healthy shot of your favorite whiskey.

Ingredients

• 3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3 cups apple cider
• 2 oranges, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 4 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 2 tablespoons honey

Cooking Directions

1. Combine orange juice, apple cider, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Stir in honey and keep warm.
4. Pour warm cider into cups and garnish with a cinnamon stick for stirring and several orange and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts

• calories157.2
• carbohydrateContent39.3 g
• fatContent0.4 g
• fiberContent2.4 g
• proteinContent1.2 g
• sodiumContent19.3 mg
• sugarContent30.7 g