Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Cider

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A cozy warm apple cider gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves, perfect for evoking the warmth of friendship amidst a snowy day. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole 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 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 Cocktails 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, 1 tsp fresh grated orange peel, 1 whole star anise, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp brown sugar.
  2. Step 2: Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let steep for 15 minutes until fragrant and flavors meld.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cider to remove spices and serve warm in mugs, garnished with an additional cinnamon stick if desired.

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