Cider Cheer

Warm up your gatherings with the cozy embrace of "Cider Cheer," a spiced apple cider recipe bursting with autumnal flavors. This festive drink combines six cups of apple cider with aromatic accents like cinnamon sticks, star anise, fresh ginger, and studded orange slices, all gently simmered to perfection. A touch of brown sugar and vanilla extract adds sweetness, while a splash of optional dark rum elevates it into a cocktail ideal for chilly evenings. Garnished with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, this delightful beverage is ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for entertaining or curling up by the fire. Whether served as a non-alcoholic treat or with rum for added cheer, "Cider Cheer" is the ultimate holiday drink recipe for warmth and celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups apple cider
• 1 orange
• 8 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces dark rum (optional)
• 4 apple slices (for garnish)
• 4 cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pour the apple cider into a medium-sized pot and place it over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the orange into thin rounds, leaving the peel intact. Stud each orange slice with 2 whole cloves, then add them to the pot.

Step 3

Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fresh ginger (peeled and sliced into coins) to the pot.

Step 4

Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the cider.

Step 6

Optional: Add dark rum to the pot in the last 5 minutes of cooking and gently stir to combine.

Step 7

Once ready, carefully strain out the solids (orange slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and star anise) using a fine mesh strainer.

Step 8

Pour the warm cider into mugs and garnish each with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the festive warmth of 'Cider Cheer'.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1971.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1203.3

Total Fat 6.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 120.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 198.7g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 549.8mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2691.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.4%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 92.1%