Winter Spice Apple Cider Punch
A cozy, spiced apple cider punch with warming cinnamon and clove notes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 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.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 5 allspice berries
- 1 medium orange, sliced orange slices
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger
- 1 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine 6 cups apple cider, 3 cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, 5 allspice berries, 1-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until fragrant and spiced.
- Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup honey until dissolved, then add 1 medium orange sliced and reduce heat to low; keep warm for 5 minutes to infuse the orange flavor.
- Step 3: Remove from heat, strain out the spices and ginger, then serve hot in mugs garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice if desired.
