Warm Spiced Apple Cider Punch

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A cozy hot apple cider punch infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest, perfect for warming up after winter adventures. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 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 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: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 6 cups apple cider, 1 cup water, 3 cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, 4 strips orange zest, and 4 slices fresh ginger.
  2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and steep the spices for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange zest, and ginger slices with a slotted spoon.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice until the sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Step 5: Serve the spiced apple cider warm in mugs, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice.

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