Ingredients
✓ 1 cup fresh apple cider
✓ 1 orange, sliced
✓ 2 cinnamon sticks
✓ 4 whole cloves
✓ 1 star anise (optional)
✓ 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (to taste)
✓ 2 oz bourbon or rum (optional)
Instructions
✓ Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a saucepan.
✓ Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to infuse the spices.
✓ Strain the cider into mugs.
✓ Add maple syrup or honey to taste.
✓ Garnish with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.
✓ Optional: Add 2 oz of bourbon or rum for a spiked version.
Notes
You can prepare a large batch of the cider and keep it warm on the stove for serving guests. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0