Cisco Kid's Spiced Apple Cider

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A warming winter drink infused with cinnamon and cloves, perfect for sipping like a vintage find from a lakeside estate auction. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups apple cider, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, and 1 tbsp orange zest.
  2. Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse flavors.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat, add 2 tbsp honey and 1/2 inch grated fresh ginger, then stir until honey dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving pitcher, discarding solids.
  5. Step 5: Return to low heat and warm gently for 2 minutes until steaming (do not boil), then pour into mugs for serving.

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