Smoked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Cider Cocktail

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A warm, smoky cocktail blending the tartness of apple cider with the aromatic spice of cinnamon and a smooth whiskey finish. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together apple cider, whiskey, cinnamon stick 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 210 calories and feeds 1, 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: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 8 oz apple cider, 1 whole cinnamon stick, and 3 whole cloves. Heat over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until fragrant and warm but not boiling.
  2. Step 2: Remove the cider from heat and stir in 1 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Fill a heatproof glass with 2 oz whiskey and 1 strip of orange peel. Lightly sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika on top.
  4. Step 4: Strain the warm spiced cider into the glass over the whiskey and orange peel, stirring gently to combine all flavors.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately, allowing the smoky cinnamon aroma to imbibe your senses.

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